Category: Opinion
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What’s Up with UFOs in the U.S?
I was shocked to find out that the US Government was starting a task force to study UFOs. I was certain the US Government was officially losing their mind, but what if they aren’t? What if we have been looking at UFOs the wrong way this whole time?
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Victim of Consumption
Fast fashion: It’s like taking one bite out of an apple and then throwing the rest away. In the world of seemingly instant services like online food delivery and shopping at the click of a button, it seems as if everybody’s patience has become pitifully short. Perhaps the most prominent result of this phenomenon is…
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1998 and 2020… Where Did it All Go Wrong in Disney’s Mulan?
In 1998, Disney came out with the hit movie Mulan, depicting a courageous woman filling her sick father’s place in the military. It was critically acclaimed, reaching sales as high as $304M. But when Disney released Mulan again in 2020 as a live action remake, it’s safe to say that it wasn’t as well received as Disney would…
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Racist Undercurrents in the Affirmative Action Debate
Is putting people from certain races at an advantage in college admissions racist? Or is it racist to make college admissions color blind when society and the K-12 education aren’t? What about… both?
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Greta Gerwig’s Masterful Depiction of Love Through a Lens of Girlhood
It’s a beautiful night in May. A friend I’ve had since preschool ballet class rests with me on her sofa, sleepily lounging in her cozy, dimly-lit living room. Despite having much to catch up on from years of growing up in different schools, we linger in a comfortable silence. We hear the chatter of her…
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Comedy Controversy and How We Should Feel About It
Recently, stand-up comedian Hasan Minhaj faced criticism after admitting to making up and altering stories about discrimination he faced in his past. According to an NBC news article, one story about being rejected by his prom date due to his race (a story prominently featured in his stand-up material) was one of several of Minhaj’s…
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Matching Jordan’s Bid for Peace
When visiting a Jordanian home, you mustn’t have less than three cups of coffee. The first cup designates you as their guest. The second shows your appreciation and fondness of their brew. The third signifies a mutual promise to protect one another should you ever need it. Jordan is in dire need of protection. With…
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The Enduring Relevance of Jane Austen’s Emma
Jane Austen when writing her novel Emma, famously said “I’m going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like”. The titular character Emma Woodhouse is smart, privileged, manipulative, and vain. However, throughout the novel she experiences a growth in herself, gaining self-awareness for her actions and empathy for those around her.…
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Lessons from Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge is a president seldom revered and frequently forgotten. After taking the presidency following the death of running mate Warren G Harding, Coolidge served as president from 1923 to 1929, running an administration that’s laissez-faire economic policies and fiscal responsibility helped bring about rampant economic growth of the roaring twenties. Coolidge’s stint as president…
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What Makes Superbad Different
By Nathan Kang The 2007 comedy Superbad is one of the most iconic films ever produced. Directed by Greg Mottola, the film centers around two high school seniors, Seth and Evan, desperately trying to buy booze for a house party. Through a superb cast and genuine storyline, Superbad shined a never seen-before light on the…