Parasocial celebrity bonds

And why the public went too easy on Johnny Depp

at GC recruiting girls to join the inaugural volleyball roster, a task she admits was Herculean.

“It was really tough,” Krumdieck said. It was tough to get somebody to buy in when there was nothing there before, so I give those girls a lot of credit for taking a chance.”

Krumdieck doggedly fought that uphill battle, and she was rewarded with a Division II NCAA Tournament appearance and the Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year award in just her fifth year of coaching.

Despite enjoying her fair share of success over the years, Krumdieck says that is not what she will remember most about her time in Milledgeville.

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Hannah Adams

Asst. Opinion Editor

In the summer of 2022, actor Johnny Depp famously sued his ex-wife Amber Heard on grounds of defamation and slander to his name. The case, which was broadcasted live on an array of television platforms, caught national attention. People were quick to choose sides, with Heard receiving a much larger blow of backlash than Depp. The trial, which went on for almost a month, unveiled countless vial, strange and violent behaviors exhibited by both members of the couple. Despite this,

Heard was largely the one taking the brunt of public onslaught for her actions. Depp came out of the trial with a win, the public on his side and apologies from brands that had dropped him.

After a year to digress from the initial excitement and emotions of this intense trial, many are beginning to retrace steps and reevaluate their stance. While it remains generally agreed that Heard’s actions were bad, people are beginning to turn their lenses towards Depp once more. During the trial, there were many conversations between Depp and friends that were brought to attention on the stand.

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