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Activism as a Platform for Modern Art

The human mind, though capable of independent thought, is susceptible to the persuasive power of image. Throughout history, art influenced the grasp that rulers had on their empires. ...

By Deetya Adikhari In Art Jul 31, 2021

Chinese activist Ou Hongyi strikes for climate in the country that emits the most greenhouse gases

Caption: Ou Hongyi sits on the steps of a fountain in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Apr. 19 to protest the criminal charges she and other protestors received for trying to prevent the Mor...

By Rachel Lewis In Spotlight Jul 29, 2021

Cicadas

What makes Brood X cicadas different from other cicadas is that they are periodical insects, they feed on plant fluids both below and above ground, and are the largest brood of 17-yea...

By Tara Vidyababu In Current Events Jul 29, 2021

Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning

When Cathy Park Hong, author of the fiery Minor Feelings, was in the ninth grade, her teacher insisted that she and her classmates would fall in love with the Catcher in the Rye, just...

By Shrinidhi Thiruvengadam In Art Jul 29, 2021

Rachel Carson: a Life Devoted to Prevent the “Silent Spring”

“Man’s endeavors to control nature by his powers to alter and to destroy would inevitably evolve into a war against himself,” stated marine biologist, conservationist, and best-sellli...

By Grace Huang In History Jun 29, 2021

Vaccine Rollout

In the United States, many people over the age of 18 still harbor a level of resistance towards receiving the vaccine due to the fact that all COVID-19 vaccines are currently non-FDA ...

By Shrinidhi Thiruvengadam In Current Events Jun 27, 2021

Texas Abortion Laws

On January 22nd, 1973, the Supreme Court decided through a (7-2) ruling that “unduly restrictive state regulation of abortion in unconstitutional.” This decision, known as Roe v. Wade...

By Deetya Adikhari In Current Events Jun 27, 2021

Pride or Greed? The Double-Sided Nature of Rainbow Capitalism

Time and time again, capitalism, by nature, exploits marginalized communities by transforming them into mere markets, and selling them back to these communities as a commodity. Rainbo...

By Deetya Adikhari In Opinion Jun 27, 2021

In Honor of Pride Month

Every June, millions of people part of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies gather to celebrate the existence and beauty of different forms of love and connection. This month of whol...

By Barsha Parajuli In Current Events Jun 27, 2021

How Feminism is Affecting Sexist Practices

Feminist movements in the world started over a hundred years ago. Society has taken great strides towards the equality of men and women. Governments across the globe have established ...

By Maitreyee Malla In History Jun 27, 2021