Public relations sophomore Eunice Ogungbuyi is positive about the steps made to be more diverse and inclusive in the film nominations for the 2017 Academy Awards.

Journalism freshman Olivia McCourry gives her view on celebrities voicing political opinions at award shows.

Psychology senior Courtney Montgomery weighs in on the issue of celebrities using their award show speeches to get political.

Management Information Systems junior Matthew Cole initially said most topics are fine to talk about, but he's not necessarily a fan of those using their thank you speeches to do more than just that.