Empowered Women Empower Women
May 22, 2019
he rise of the 21st Century has brought in a generation that is more aware, sensitive and progressive in relation to issues that have been plaguing our country for years — more specifically, in support of women’s rights and ways of empowerment. Women’s employment rates and college graduation r...
Sister Scandal: Why the recent James Charles x Tati Westbrook controversy makes me uneasy
May 13, 2019
Glorified victimization
Zara Iqbal, Copy editor
May 5, 2019
One day, as I was scrolling through my Twitter timeline, I came across a tweet that included these Instagram screenshots: If you’re like me, you’ve probably immediately recognized a problem with this ...
Our society’s obsession with labels
Lakshanyaa Ganesh and Oishee Misra
May 5, 2019
alm. Funny. Kind. Annoying. Stubborn. Indecisive. Colorful. Frustrating. Passionate. We’ve been called a variety of things throughout our lives. Some of them good, others not so much. It seems like from day one, we’ve been assigned label after label without ever having a choice or say in the ma...
The changes in our community
Rana Aghababazadeh, Zara Iqbal, Flora Peng, Collin Qian, and Claire Yang
February 1, 2019
Stan Twitter culture
September 15, 2018
tan Twitter.” The word “stan” is defined by Oxford Dictionary as an “overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity.” “Stan Twitter” refers to the individuals on Twitter who create accounts to follow celebrities and connect with others in the same fanbases. For junior Victoria Va...
Student perspectives on Youtube drama
October 20, 2017
ven the best of friends can be split apart by drama. Depending on the circumstance, emotions can bubble over and explode into a public display of anger or disappointment. This kind of demonstration tends to be more likely for Youtubers, because of their presence on social media. But, the more views a...
Tips and tricks for an easy life
March 9, 2017
It has come to my attention that we, as a society, face many awkward and uncomfortable situations throughout our lives. Whether it be feeling unsafe, patronized, or attacked by other members of society, it's for the better to prevent these problematic situations before they start. Observe the drawings...
CONTRA: the legal age
March 8, 2017
*All names that begin with J are false names to protect the anonymous sources. Curiosity killed the cat She sits alone on her bed in the corner of her bedroom, one hand fiddling with the edge of the foil wrapped around the mint. Before she could change her mind, she tears the foil and pops the mint in...
Valentine’s Day planning creates more stress than it should
February 9, 2017
alentine’s Day — a holiday of romance and emotion. It is anticipated by couples all over, and for good reason. This day, always falling on Feb. 14, symbolizes a time to celebrate love and appreciate each other. There’s a strong significance we have put on Valentine’s Day as a culture. Coup...
Most readers stop here.
February 9, 2017
Did you get here? When we see someone who is hurt or struggling, we immediately wonder if they are okay, if they need any help. And while we jump to ask what’s wrong when we see physical illness — a classmate with a cast or someone struggling through the halls on crutches — we joke about me...
When the Enneagram and self-reflection collide
February 9, 2017
So here’s how the Enneagram test works: You set aside no more than 30 minutes to answer 40 to 60 questions about yourself, trying your best to be honest. And there you have it: a perfect summary of your personality type. Well, not quite. The Enneagram test attempts to categorize individuals into ...
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