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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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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Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have made news headlines this year for spearheading conversation about the importance of mental health for female athletes. A few months ago, Japanese tennis player Osaka decided to withdraw from a press conference and then the French Open for mental health purposes. In the last week of July, at the […]
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Rapper DaBaby drew sharp criticism after he delivered a rant during a concert on July 25, 2021, insulting people living with HIV or sexually transmitted illnesses. His recent comments and stigmatizing rhetoric puts some of the most marginalized communities in extremely dangerous positions. Stating that the disease would “make you die in two to three […]
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In the past few decades, awareness of mental health issues has been on the rise. Suicide cases have prompted discussion about mental health in varying degrees across different societies. Mental health issues have also been studied and researched more by academics and experts. Since there used to be a stigma (and there still is one […]
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Through the accessibility of the world of social media, the internet has completely transformed the definition and how we talk about body image. In the past few years, studies have shown that more and more women are saying that they feel beautiful. Yet at the same time, the vast majority of women say they feel […]
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In a world consisting of prominent issues that influence society, there are many people who are willing to use their voice and make a change for the better through activism, through means ranging from social media to physical opposition. In light of this, as social justice issues gain attention and recognition around the world, performative […]
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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. 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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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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Popular singer Sia has recently come under fire because of her new movie ‘Music,’ which tokenizes autistic people and is inherently ableist. In her directorial debut with this film, Sia clearly demonstrated her ableist tendencies through her casting decision of non-disabled dancer Maddie Ziegler in the title role and the negative and unrealistic portrayal of […]
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