The Power of Asian Stories in Hollywood
The scarcity of majority-Asian casts in American culture has been astounding with very few media outlets taking the opportunity to follow...
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Current Events and Issues
- Sep 11, 2022
The Artemis Mission and the Future of Space Travel
A look into the Artemis Missions and their not-so-distant implications. The SLS Rocket and Orion Spacecraft Image Credit : NASA/Aubrey...
- Sep 11, 2022
For Teens Wanting To Make A Change - Advice From An Activist
From Greta Thunberg helping lead the fight for climate action, to X Gonzalez fighting for gun reform, from Jazz Jennings spreading...
- Jan 24, 2022
Is The 78 the End of Chicago’s Chinatown?
How renewed interest in downtown living threatens ethnic and cultural neighborhoods that have long acted as the first stop for new...
- Jan 18, 2022
A New Hollywood: Narrative Scarcity and Plentitude
In 2018, Pulitzer-Prize winning author Viet Thanh Ngyuen coined the terms “narrative scarcity” and “narrative plentitude.” The two ideas...
- Jan 17, 2022
Our experience volunteering at the Figueroa Wu Family Foundation
Recently for a civics class, we were required to do an activity to benefit the community and instill a mindset of being selfless. While...
- Jan 17, 2022
5 Ways You Can Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Here are five amazing ways to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy in promoting peace and equality for all, whether you want to learn more about...
- Jan 4, 2022
The Need For Improved Gun Control
Gun control, a widely debated topic throughout the United States, is an extremely partisan issue, with many Republicans supporting open...
- Jan 1, 2022
American Junk: The Food System
America is unhealthy. How are other countries approaching the issues of food health and how can America follow in their footsteps?
- Dec 30, 2021
A Divided Nation
Partisanship is defined by Merriam-Webster as “strong and sometimes blind adherence to a particular party, faction, cause, or person”....
- Apr 19, 2021
Celebrating Autism Acceptance and Inclusion
April has increasingly been known as Autism Awareness Month in the U.S. as an approach to empower those with autism and spread cognizance...
- Apr 5, 2021
10 Great Children’s Books for Autism Acceptance Month
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! One of the many extraordinary powers of a good book is representation. When we can relate to a specific...
- Mar 17, 2021
Let’s Talk About Feminism in 2021
In honor of Women’s History Month, I felt it would be fitting to discuss feminism, and to do that, let’s dive into a brief history of...
- Feb 20, 2021
The Effects of Covid-19 on Global Warming
It’s well-known news by now that Covid-19 has restricted the ability to step out of our homes freely. Words like “quarantine,”...
- Feb 9, 2021
Kayla Smith and the Importance of Representation in the Autism Movement
In light of Black History Month, it is essential to recognize and celebrate Black individuals and their intersection with neurodiverse...
- Feb 6, 2021
Black History Month 2021: Movies, Books, and Events
As we enter Black History Month this year, it is a valuable time to educate yourself. Learning doesn’t have to take place in a school...
- Feb 2, 2021
The Biden Era Begins
The U.S. Presidential Inauguration occurs every 4 years on January 20th and involves many events, including the official swearing-in of...
- Jan 31, 2021
So What’s Happening With GameStop and the Stock Market?
Here is my take on stock market history as a 16-year-old who has learned more about the stock market in the last six months than ever...
- Jan 30, 2021
Political Realization in January 2021
There was a certain feminist theory I learned of in one of my classes that intrigued me: standpoint theory. The concept revolves around...
- Jan 18, 2021
How to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Continuum
Here are five amazing ways to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy in promoting peace and equality for all, whether you want to learn more about...
- Jan 15, 2021
Covid-19 Vaccine Update
After 380,000+ deaths, 23 million+ cases, and a healthcare system at its breaking point, the United States is finally beginning to see...
- Jan 10, 2021
My Personal Experience with COVID-19
I may have not had the worst case, but I hope my experience can warn others of what could be in store.
- Dec 22, 2020
The Gist of Environmental Racism
BY SOPHIA LOPEZ Environmental Racism is the pattern of how and where we destroy our environment in relation to the demographic of people...
- Nov 17, 2020
Sugar, Spice, and Reproductive Rights
The recent vacancy in the Supreme Court after the death of liberal-leaning Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg coupled with the reopening of...
- Nov 11, 2020
What is Voter Suppression, Anyway?
After what felt like a lifetime of waiting for this election’s results, the American people finally have their answer; former VP Joe...
- Sep 30, 2020
Why does race matter in the study of economics?
________________________________________________________________________ BY SOPHIA REBOLLEDO In today’s society, Black economists are...
- Aug 31, 2020
Price for National Security
Is national security worth giving up our personal rights?
- Aug 4, 2020
Beirut Explosion and What You Can Do to Help
Lebanon is currently in a battle with political unrest, a pandemic, an unprecedented economic crisis, and the recent Beirut explosion.
- Jul 29, 2020
Thrift Shopping: Is it Ethical? What to Do and Not to Do
BY EMILY HARPER Fast fashion dominates the clothing industry in today’s society. If you were to walk down Michigan Avenue in Chicago, you...
- Jul 15, 2020
Being Responsible With Your Privilege
With practically everything occurring right now, you're bound to have heard the phrase “white privilege.” The truth is that anyone with...
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