The Politic

Yale's Political Publication Since 1947

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Politics in the Arts: Interview with Silver Iocovozzi

Hanna Klingbeil Canale

Silver Iocovozzi is the chef-owner of the Filipinx restaurant Neng Jr.’s in Asheville, North Carolina. Neng Jr. has been nominated for a James Beard Award and recognized as one of the Best Restaurants by The New York Times and Bon Appétit. A second-generation Filipinx and Southern native, Silver blends Filipinx flavors with Southern barbecue traditions. A 2023 Time100 Next honoree, Silver has cooked in cities worldwide and has held roles at acclaimed spots including Asheville’s Buxton Hall Barbecue and Palm Heights Grand Cayman.

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Blood, Guts, and Politics: How Horror Reflects What Haunts Us

Taia Menefee

The lights are off. You are cuddled under your favorite blanket, and the brilliant glow from your laptop screen illuminates your dimly lit room. Your heart rate quickens and your eyes stay fastened to the scene as you watch the protagonist run through the woods—gasping for air as her flashlight struggles to emit a splinter of light. Yet, something about the movie feels more than mere fiction. Horror is more than vampire and voodoo; it is often regarded as political.

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