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Begin Again (2013 Movie) They say there are five love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and...
Keira Luk
Mar 133 min read
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From Locker Room to Boardroom: Women’s Struggle for Equality in Sports
This is a story about two young players, a boy and a girl, each with dozens of basketball achievements, but only one will go on to...

Peyton Qian
Mar 53 min read
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"That just gave me PTSD:" Why do we all use trauma-talk?
After coming across a recent short video by Adam Aleksic (@etymologynerd) on Instagram about the increasing use of mental health language...

Cathy Huang
Mar 55 min read
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Sabrina Carpenter: A “Short n’ Sweet” Rise to Fame with a Shot of “Espresso”
By now, I am positive you have heard the name, Sabrina Carpenter, whether it is on TikTok, Instagram, or other social media platforms....
Katie Kim
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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Today's Unrealistic Beauty Standards - Who do we blame?
In today's world, unrealistic beauty standards have been on the trend for quite a while now, and it's not going to hinder soon. Beauty...
Sitwat Khan
Oct 20, 20245 min read
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#MeToo: Too Far… or Not Far Enough?
In October 2017, an unexpected title ran the headlines of major newspaper companies. A Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein became the...

Peyton Qian
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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When Youth Fought Big Oil, and Won!
How youth action defeated a multi-million dollar Big Oil referendum Out of America’s fifty states, California stands out. Its pristine...
Jacob Schneider
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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Threads of Identity: Fashion, Culture, and Conscious Choices
Your Wardrobe, Your Story What does your outfit say about you? Have you ever walked into your wardrobe and wondered what made you pick...

Enya Hui
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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Who Asked? But Does Anyone Really Need To Ask?: Discouragement of Self-Expression Among Gen Z
“Who?” Oh, me and my friends went to the cinema on Fri- “Who asked?” Being met with some variation of these exact words almost seems...
Daanya Hasan
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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Politics for Dummies: A quick, introductory rundown on what happened in the United Kingdom’s general election
“Change begins now.” Keir Starmer, 61, stepped onto the podium in Tate Modern early on July 5th, right after the previous day’s General...

Hanyu Zhang
Jul 15, 20246 min read
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A Court Case You Should Actually Pay Attention to.
Editor's note: This article was first written May 21st Court cases were once a boring, trivial subject for many citizens. Written in...
Zoe Wagner
Jun 19, 20244 min read
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The Phenomenon of Addiction to Music
Music in the Modern Age How many songs have you listened to since you have woken up? For most people, days start with opening social...
Stella Xie
Jun 18, 20244 min read
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Hamas, Hezbollah, and American college students: An analysis into college students’ sympathy for the Palestinian cause
Last Saturday, I had the privilege of attending a Model UN meeting at my local university. Before the formal activities started, the...
Jacob Schneider
Jun 5, 20244 min read
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Frankly, as Deep as the Ocean
Praised by many for his music production and lyricism, Frank Ocean, born Christopher Edwin Breaux, has long been one of the most...
Keira Luk
Jun 2, 20244 min read
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“Lying flat” Movement
Don’t you ever want to lie down and neglect all your assigned work? Whether you have a job or are currently in school, many individuals...
Andrea Li
May 22, 20243 min read
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Falling in Love as Portrayed in Laufey’s “Valentine”
Icelandic-Chinese jazz singer-songwriter Laufey recently released the music video for her single “Goddess” on April 11th. The song was...

Cathy Huang
Apr 23, 20244 min read
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Between Euphoria and Anguish is the Tortured Artist
Known as a stock stereotype, the Tortured Artist was constantly tormented by his art, people, and world; he was mentally unwell. Isolated...
Serena Tsai
Mar 29, 20244 min read
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Controversy at Mestalla as Jude Bellingham Receives Red Card Following Disallowed Goal in Real Madrid’s Clash With Valencia
On the 1st of March, 2024, Real Madrid took on Valencia at the Mestalla stadium. The thrilling game ended 2-2 in the 99th minute when...

Howard Pang
Mar 9, 20243 min read
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A Catalyst for Social Justice: Using Art to Empower Communities and Amplify Voices
Art possesses an inherent ability to go beyond mere aesthetics. As a potent instrument for self-expression and creativity, it holds the...

Enya Hui
Mar 4, 20245 min read
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Social Media's Obsession with #selfcare
“Self-care” has been a popular buzzword on the internet for over a decade. We see the term used anywhere from #selfcarethread posts on...

Cathy Huang
Mar 4, 20245 min read
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