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Texas’s Abortion Law

Recently, a  U.S. law has materialized, sparking debates globally about women’s rights and freedom. For countless women’s rights activists, who had believed they were making progress in blocking such laws from taking effect, this shocked them. On September 3rd, the U.S. Supreme Court enabled the law banning the majority of abortions to remain in effect,…

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by lindsaywong924
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The Obsession Over Constant Productivity

Let’s be honest, we are crazy about being productive all the time. Whether it be after a long, exhausting day at work or after restless weeks of studying for a final exam, we fight the strong urge to jump into our beds and get rest, because we remind ourselves that we would not be “productive.”…

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by Tiana Thwin
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A Guide to Taxes, Voting and Civic Responsibilities

No matter where you are from, or what citizenship you have, there are a few duties and responsibilities that every person has. These include doing taxes, voting, and civic participation, including mandatory military service in certain countries. Even though the processes differ between each country, everyone should know the basic overview of their civic responsibilities.…

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Applications are now open to those interested in taking part in the executive officer team for The Unread Initiative! Climate change has been an ongoing global issue that brings negative impacts to all countries in the world, yet many people still fail to recognize the seriousness of it. A rise in global temperatures increases the vulnerability to natural disasters, not only in specific regions, but across the entire globe. Affecting the environment and ecosystem for the worse, these disasters have and will continue to influence the way humans live. Therefore, it is important to take significant steps towards decreasing the risk of climate change, paving the way for a sustainable future. A recent law in the US has taken effect and sparked debates around the world about women’s rights and freedom. This is a shocking turn of events for women’s rights activists, who had believed they were making progress in blocking such laws from taking effect. Swipe to find out more about Texas’ restrictive abortion law and its effects on American women. No matter where you are from, or what citizenship you have, there are a few duties and responsibilities that every person has. These include doing taxes, voting, and civic participation, including mandatory military service in certain countries. Even though the processes differ between each country, everyone should know the basic overview of their civic responsibilities. In spite of how significant progress has been made towards inclusivity and diversity, there is still a lot to be done for the film industry to demonstrate a genuine depiction of Asians, ensuring that popular Asian stereotypes are not demonstrated. Media and the film industry play an important role in how people view society and perceive different types of people. Therefore, it is important for this industry to ensure that films are not leading to skewed perspectives on society and ensure that they demonstrate accurate representations of different groups of individuals. For more than four decades, the country of Afghanistan has been wracked by political turmoil, instability and conflict. In August 2021, this culminated into violence, death and uncertainty for the Afghans. While the country is currently in chaos, the US government and military are also facing uproar because of continued presence in Afghanistan. Swipe to find out more about this situation and its history. Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have made news headlines this year for spearheading conversation about the importance of mental health for athletes. As athletes in high-pressure tournaments, they often encounter mental health issues because of the weight of expectations and pressure. Instead of being bashed, athletes should be given support. Rapper Dababy’s recent comments and stigmatizing rhetoric puts some of the most marginalized communities in extremely dangerous positions. His derogatory remarks about the LGBTQ+ community raises questions of the subtle yet harmful microaggression faced by these communities in the shadows. The 2020 Olympics, following a year of pandemic isolation and COVID-19, demonstrate solidarity and unity among different athletes and people around the world. The Olympics display a sense of togetherness and connectedness since its start in the opening ceremony. The generosity and sportsmanship across different sports activities did not only exist among grown-up athletes, but also existed among young athletes who participated in this year’s Olympics, as well as among both genders of male and female. Therefore, the Olympics 2020 paves the way for a smoother recovery from the impact of COVID-19, encouraging cohesion and cooperation not only between a diversity of individuals, but also nations.