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Living Life to the Fullest

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai One of the best, unforeseen consequences of simplifying our lives is it has allowed us to begin living […]

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by Althea Ocomen
Politics

The Future of Voting

COVID-19 has brought struggles to all sectors of society, one, in particular, is the election process. The pandemic has popularized other forms of voting to combat social distancing and lockdown restrictions. However, months after the election, questions still linger in the atmosphere as to whether we should only vote in-person? Better yet, the future voting.  […]

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by Joy Ng
Pop Culture

The Lack of Diversity in Disney

Even though many of us think of Disney films fondly and nostalgically, it’s hard to deny that Disney has a lack of diversity. Historically, Disney has showcased racial caricatures in its films and perpetuated negative stereotypes. Although some movies feature prominent characters of color, people of color are still severely underrepresented. As one of the […]

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Even though many of us think of Disney films fondly and nostalgically, it’s hard to deny that Disney has a lack of diversity. Despite attempts to be genuine, animations, live-action films, and even theme parks fail to authentically and accurately represent diverse groups of people. Internal changes should be made within the corporation before they can deliver authentic content. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought struggles to all sectors of society, one, in particular, is the election process given the massive US presidential elections in 2020. The pandemic has popularized other forms of voting to combat social distancing and lockdown restrictions. However, months after the election, questions still linger in the atmosphere as to whether we should only vote in-person? With the pandemic still raging on in 2021, it seems like hate crimes against the Asian community will continue to rise. Despite this, the support within the Asian community is stronger than ever. Asians and allies are doing everything they can to stand in solidarity, to shed light on this issue, and discourage racist acts. As more people speak out against it, there is hope that fewer hate crimes take place and the Asian community can live life peacefully, without being threatened or at risk. 3 months into his entry into the oval office, President Joe Biden has taken the initiative to put his “American Rescue Plan” in reality through the numerous policies passed recently. Those of which address significant issues of the American society as promised during his election campaign. Yet the question begs whether it is enough to “heal America”. This month, we are celebrating Women’s History Month and honoring important women in history. Besides the women in this list, there are so many other women who have contributed to the advancement of women’s rights and feminism. Swipe through to learn about the women who have changed the course of history towards a better future. Many women have spoken about their experiences with sexism in the entertainment industry. Some talked about the focus on their physical appearance while others addressed the gender pay gap. It is time to change the narrative to ensure that women are properly treated in the Hollywood scenery. There’s a child who’s in her home that has lead paint on the walls; she’s drinking water from the tap that might have toxin contamination in it; she’s playing in a playground that has arsenic in the soil; she’s developing asthma because of the polluting facilities next door; she goes into her school that has mold inside. This is the reality of millions of children from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and low-income communities. A reflection of a decades-long fight - pollution is segregated. To read more, swipe left. Popular singer Sia has recently come under fire because of her new movie ‘Music,’ which tokenizes autistic people and is inherently ableist. Not only is the casting of Ziegler problematic, but her portrayal of a non-verbal autistic character can also be seen as mocking. Swipe to read more about it! We see it in real life, on social media, and in news headlines. Hate crimes against the Asian community are on the rise, especially in North America. While racism has always existed against Asians, the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly exacerbated the situation. Communities need to stand together in solidarity with the Asian community to #StopAsianHate and put an end to hate crimes and racism.