Op-Ed

“Yellow Fever” Is Not the Same As Having “A Preference”

Yellow fever is a widespread phenomenon. According to data collected from online dating sites, all men except Asians prefer to romantically pursue Asian women. There are many dating sites specifically tailored for white men looking to date Asian women. There is even a Tumblr blog that compiles messages from “creepy white guys with Asian fetishes.” […]

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Current Events

The Future of Student Debt in the Biden Administration

Current President Joe Biden released his higher education plan, aimed at providing options to ease student loan debt and accessibility to a two or four-year institution with the goal of having more people enter the middle class, through getting more opportunities for education and career. Unlike his more progressive Democratic rivals Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., […]

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Op-Ed

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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Current Events

Xenophobia in the Age of COVID-19

COVID-19 took its grasp on the world before anybody could predict how far it could spread. After a global economic shutdown, many countries have and are still experiencing financial devastation. The United States is no exception, as populous states such as New York and New Jersey have endured significant damage. This economic transformation directly had […]

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Op-Ed

Minority Groups Should Be Celebrated Year-Round

Diversity is a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts, which include race, ethnic origin and color, religion and creed, sexual orientation, age, and ability As ever-evolving creatures in an ever-changing world, the innumerable aspects of our humanity — all our ways of being, knowing, and moving through the world — are […]

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Pop Culture

5 Women Who Spoke About Sexism in Hollywood

Reese Witherspoon’s financial adviser warned her that she’d make “drastically” less money in her 40s. The “Big Little Lies” actress said she’ll “never forget” the message her financial adviser sent her during a June 2020 interview with the Los Angeles Times. Witherspoon, who was 37 at the time, recalled the man saying, “You need to […]

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Op-Ed

Youth Involvement in the Political Atmosphere

Never before have so many young people been involved in movements for change worldwide. We are taking to the streets and using online social networks and communities to connect, express our voices, and campaign for change. We are protesting against authoritarian regimes, corruption, and inequalities. We are fighting for sustainable development and a better future […]

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Current Events, Politics, Pop Culture

Black Leaders Who Are Shaping History Today

Following the lead of trailblazers throughout American history, today’s Black history-makers are shaping not only today but tomorrow. From helping to develop a COVID-19 vaccine to breaking barriers in the White House and in the C-suite, below are Black leaders who are shattering glass ceilings in their wide-ranging roles. Kamala Harris, 56, first Black, first […]

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Current Events

Frigid Temperatures Devastate Texas As Death Toll Rises

Extreme weather events are becoming the new, terrifying normal under climate change, and what’s currently happening in Texas and elsewhere across the United States is no exception. Overview Out of more than a million people in the U.S. who did not have electricity, Texas accounted for nearly half with 511,421, according to the tracking site […]

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Current Events

The US Stock Volatility & Its Implications

U.S. stocks fell sharply, wrapping up a roller-coaster week on Wall Street as heightened speculative trading by retail investors continued to unnerve the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 620.74 points, or 2%, to 29,982.62, the first time the 30-stock gauge has closed below the 30,000 marks since December 14, 2020. The S&P 500 […]

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