Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
Staff Rants: TV Shows
We’ve all binged a show, even though we know we shouldn’t. Here’s what our staff has to say about the Golden Age of TV — or so they say.
The Etiquette of Satire
Comedians need to be aware of the potential harm that ridiculing an event can have on their viewers.
Staff Recs: Valentine’s Day Edition
The Arts Desk recommends the best films, music and galleries for you to enjoy this Valentine’s Day.
Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 7 – Feb. 12
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
The Cultured Meat Solution
Cultured meat is an eco-friendly and efficient mechanism to feed people, yet a lack of government funding has created a delayed start for a phenomena that could alleviate impending global issues.
Staff Rants and Raves: Oscars
Sunday’s Oscars was a historic night for film. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Weekly Radio Roundup: Jan. 31 – Feb. 3
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Staff Rants: Super Bowl
The Super Bowl — whether you care about the game or not — draws parties, commercials and more. Hear our staff’s take on the subject.
Stop the Rushed Reporting
In light of the sensationalization surrounding Kobe Bryant's death, we need to recognize the importance of preserving the truth in sensitive issues and promote discussion.
‘Sex Education’ Season Two Explores the Serious Side of Sexuality
The new season deftly tackles issues like sexual assault, but still fosters toxicity in its portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships.
Staff Rants and Raves: Back to School
The first week of courses always fills people with mixed emotions. Here are our staff’s takes on the subject.
Don’t Forget About Iraqi Women When War Occurs
Recent tensions sparked between the United States and Iran will threaten the mental and physical state of Iraqi women and girls.
Master’s Students Need More Financial Aid
Having a master’s degree is increasingly becoming the standard for many jobs, but its steep cost deters students from attending.
Sugarcoating White Supremacy in US History Needs to Stop
American primary and secondary education curriculums heavily focus on Western European and U.S. achievements in history, yet fail to recognize the harmful effects that colonial triumphs have on minority communities in contemporary society.
Pay Attention to Middle America
The lack of coverage of issues faced by communities in Middle America delays any legislative progress that will improve the well-being of American society.
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl Still Feeds on Insecurity
An unrealistic literary trope, popularized and fetishized by young-adult fiction writers, has negatively influenced the self-esteem of women who read these books during formative years.
Food Injustice, or Food Ignorance?
Recently, there has been a push to promote gardening and cooking as methods to overcome food inequality in the United States. But these methods overlook systemic injustices.
Understanding the Trend of Performance Activism
Many students take to social media to advocate against current policies, but these trends rarely translate into action.
To Condemn Serial Killers, We Must Stop Glorifying Them
Serial killers like Ted Bundy deserve to be relegated to the dredges of society, and we must change how popular media portrays them.
A Toast to Teachers
Though it’s easy to see what teachers have done for us, it’s quite difficult to see what we’ve done in return. It’s time to put teachers in the spotlight.
The Myth of Unpaid Internships
Students look to internships as a path to advance their career, yet unpaid internships have the ability to exploit students.
Redefining Environmental Activism
Environmental activism uses a broad definition of environmentalism that foregrounds those with privilege. By narrowing down this definition and making it more inclusive, the 21st century environmental movement can finally globalize.
The Overlooked Solution to Aid: Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Following attacks on immigrants and the groups that support them, it’s important to remember the vital role of immigrant assistance agencies.
Rupi Kaur Is Killing Poetry
The popularity of Instagram confessional poetry is rising, but is it wiping out more legitimate forms of poetry?
Composting Isn’t a Waste
Composting is one way everyone — students included — can help fight climate change and create a more sustainable future.
The Golden Lining of a Thrifted Find
Piece Out is a Beauty & Style series where students discuss their favorite wardrobe pieces and the stories behind them.
Travel Can Revitalize Hong Kong
Traveling to Hong Kong can help boost the city’s economy, which has suffered in the midst of protest.
