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Black Art, Black History, Black Voices

Black Art, Black History, Black Voices

Emma Lee, Staff Writer February 20, 2023
Such exhibitions provide a stage on which Black artists address their history, tell their stories, and confront the uncomfortable—because what is art for, if not to give voice to those from all walks of life?
A Reflection on Projection

A Reflection on Projection

Natalie Greene, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
Self-projection involves heavily identifying with a character and sometimes even adding personality traits onto them in your mind as a way of feeling even closer to them. You might think you’re immune, you just like watching things! However, no one is immune.
The Steve Lacy Effect: A TikTok Phenomenon

The Steve Lacy Effect: A TikTok Phenomenon

Alessandra Chang and Vanessa Chang December 6, 2022
Steve Lacy is just one specific example of a much broader phenomenon that seems to have plagued the music industry: TikTok.
The Tragedy of Child Stars

The Tragedy of Child Stars

Faith Borello and Bianca Sutioso, Staff Writer November 28, 2022
The nature of the entertainment industry, with its toxic idolization of conventional attractiveness, corrodes the self-esteem of impressionable young stars who are “fortunate” enough to be a part of it.
What Makes the Classics... Classic?

What Makes the Classics… Classic?

Jacob Park, Staff Writer November 27, 2022
However, a romanticization of the past and an appreciation of musical complexity don't tell us much about the quality of modern music. In fact, songs such as Adele’s "Strangers By Nature" and Silk Sonic’s "Leave the Door Open" utilize beautiful chords and melodies in their music. It is also worth stating, simple does not mean bad, and complex does not mean good.
Social Media: When Big Business and Scams Infiltrate Our For-You Pages

Social Media: When Big Business and Scams Infiltrate Our For-You Pages

Hannah Greene, Staff Writer November 26, 2022
n the last ten years, online platforms have surged into the mainstream media with people all over the world engaging with and relating to the content they see online. With this boom in popularity—of course—-comes the people (and corporations) that rise with it.
Black Castings: Disneys Past Vs. Its Future

Black Castings: Disney’s Past Vs. Its Future

Stephanie Ahn, Staff Editor October 18, 2022
Although Disney may never be able to erase its racist past, we can only hope that their recent streak of inclusivity in these new movies will continue in the future.
To All The Asians Misrepresented Before

To All The Asians Misrepresented Before

Kyrene Pineda, Staff Writer October 18, 2022
There is a distinction to be made between having a fully Asian character versus a Wasian one, and although being Wasian is entirely valid, it is not the only Asian representation that should air.
Morally Gray Female Characters: The Importance of Flaws

Morally Gray Female Characters: The Importance of Flaws

Nicole Hartman, Staff Writer October 18, 2022
If we only see women as morally black or white, a woman that is a bit of both is scandalous and dehumanized.
Wattpad: Fanfiction Only or Legitimate Publisher?

Wattpad: Fanfiction Only or Legitimate Publisher?

Emilia Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 16, 2022
Not everyone has immediate access to legitimate publishers, but they do have this free publishing website at their fingertips, so many teens and young adults turn to Wattpad as a way to display their creativity to the world. However, if everyone is able to freely write whatever and however they want, can Wattpad be considered a legitimate way to publish?
Working for the Knife: Mitski’s Laurel Hell and the Exploitation of an Artist

Working for the Knife: Mitski’s Laurel Hell and the Exploitation of an Artist

Jinny Kim, Staff Editor April 14, 2022
This beautiful yet morbid image of laurel bushes is the perfect description to use for Mitski’s sixth studio album, Laurel Hell. A major recurring theme of this album is feeling stuck—feeling like there’s nothing left to give to something that’s supposed to be beautiful, whether it be music or a relationship.
Dont Look Up: An Allegory for Climate Change & COVID

Don’t Look Up: An Allegory for Climate Change & COVID

Kaydence Liu, Staff Writer February 20, 2022
Adam McKay’s "Don’t Look Up" mostly captured the essence of a satire through great performances from the cast and hilarious lines, and it was an enjoyable watch despite the reminders of the climate crisis and the uneasy feelings that came with them. But if you didn’t like the movie as much as I did, at least you got to see Timothée Chalamet declare his love for fingerling potatoes.
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