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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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by lindsaywong924
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The War of Afghanistan

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. On August 15th, the Taliban, an Islamist organization often regarded as terrorists, defiantly overthrew the government, causing President Ashraf Ghani to flee and sending […]

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by lindsaywong924
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The Inclusivity of Asian Films and Entertainment

Media and films are much more than just means of entertainment; they have a powerful impact on how we comprehend and build our society, because of their way of storytelling. Through the passage of time, the entertainment industry has evolved for the better to be more inclusive. In fact, Asian and Asian American representation in […]

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by Tiana Thwin
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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. Given the current situation and the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have reported experiencing mental health issues to the point that many now consider it normalized in society. Swipe to read more about the normalization of mental health. Through the accessibility of the world of social media, the internet has completely transformed the definition and how we talk about body image. With camera lens capturing our conversation of what is “healthy”, “thin” and “fat”, as we address our concerns of what is a beautiful body, mainstream media is slowly distorting the definition of a “healthy” body. Pride Month is celebrated with a variety of events including parades, marches, parties and more. Memorials are also held to commemorate those who have lost their lives due to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. Even though many achievements can be celebrated during Pride Month, it is important to remember that homophobia is still extremely prevalent, and many LGBT people experience struggles because of their identity and/or sexuality.