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How did we get from bubble tea to boba liberalism?

How did we get from bubble tea to boba liberalism?

Mai Vo, Opinion Columnist October 19, 2021

Food is a tangible product, made for consumption. In more sentimental terms, it has been frequently described as a “universal language” that transcends borders or backgrounds. In the U.S., a land in...

K-Pop Needs Its #MeToo Moment

K-Pop Needs Its #MeToo Moment

With K-pop bigger than ever, the misogyny within the industry must be addressed
Ameena Khan, Opinion Columnist October 14, 2021

With BTS performing at the UN General Assembly, it's clear that K-pop’s stronghold on pop culture isn’t letting go any time soon. The flashy choreography, eye-catching visuals and photogenic idols...

What it costs to be a woman

What it costs to be a woman

How the Pink Tax increases prices for necessities
Shaneeza Hasnani, Opinion Columnist October 7, 2021

To all the cis women out there, do you ever feel a twinge of envy? Envy of cis men who don't have to go through the trouble of living up to society's expectations of what it means to be a girl? Envy of...

Cà Phê Sữa Đá: A Vietnamese delicacy

Cà Phê Sữa Đá: A Vietnamese delicacy

Mai Vo, Opinion Columnist September 23, 2021

If you know me, you know that I’m more of a juice and tea person than a coffee person. But I would drink Vietnamese coffee (cà phê sữa đá) in a heartbeat, and by that I mean the flavors, taste...

Greenwashing: The latest trend in fast fashion

Greenwashing: The latest trend in fast fashion

Even when consumers are aware of environmental harm, why do fast fashion retailers continue to grow?
Ameena Khan, Opinion Columnist September 23, 2021

This past August, Chinese ultra-fast fashion retailer SHEIN launched SHEINCares For Animals. Paired with an assortment of cheap T-shirts and tote bags promoting the cause, the campaign pledged to donate...

Face filters, plastic surgery and social media

Face filters, plastic surgery and social media

Mai Vo, Opinion Columnist September 9, 2021

To be honest, I thought that the pandemic situation would have improved by now, but sadly I must admit that, like during quarantine, I still spend an embarrassing amount of time staring at myself in the...

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Fining Coaches for Not Wearing Masks Wrongly Places Blame

Gail Grady October 14, 2020
The NFL highlights its hypocrisy with loose rules meant to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Voting in presidential elections still matters

Benjamin Adams September 30, 2020
It may not be the answer to every issue, but it can be still helpful
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“Shut up and play” not an option now or ever

Paige Wallace September 9, 2020
Opinion: Athletes have every right to speak out on political and societal issues
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I’m here, I’m Queer…and Catholic. Get used to it.

Ben Falcon August 27, 2020
Queer Catholics exist, and we're here to stay
A case for divestment from fossil fuels

A case for divestment from fossil fuels

Joshua Anaya March 19, 2020
The first rule of holes: if you find yourself in one, stop digging.

Students deserve to choose where they live

Jessica Jennings February 27, 2020
Residence policies should consider benefits of leaving the "Trinity Bubble"