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Opinion | Women’s sports don't matter, right?
Women’s soccer is a microcosm of bigger social issues that women face all over the world, and it recently came under the microscope after the head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation kissed one of the players during the medal ceremony.
Opinion | I used to dance in the rain
When I was little, I enjoyed dancing in the rain, until being a responsible adult got in the way of it. But maybe it didn’t have to. And maybe dancing in the rain is more important than I thought.
Opinion | 474 and counting
In 2023, we have seen a rise in anti-queer legislation in multiple states across the U.S. This is a serious problem and we need to talk about what’s going on and acknowledge how bad it’s getting, particularly for trans people.
Opinion | Listen to the writers
The Writers Guild of America is on strike. The writers are picketing in front of studios to demand a fair contract.
Opinion | Is the British monarchy a thing of the past?
With the coronation of King Charles a lot of people are reflecting on what the purpose of the monarchy is and whether it should remain.
Opinion | The rise of a four-day work week
A four-day work week is a new idea that some companies are trying out. And even though it sounds like it would result in a lost day in productivity, maybe they’re onto something.
Opinion | Phineas and Ferb really did it all
“Phineas and Ferb” was one of my favorite shows growing up. Recently, I got a chance to revisit it, and let me tell you, that show is brilliant.
Opinion | In defense of Barbie
The Barbie doll is often criticized for promoting outdated gender roles and giving little girls unrealistic body images, but the doll has a surprisingly strong feminist history and mission of empowering girls.
Opinion | To Tik or not to Tok
With about 100 million users in the country, TikTok is facing a potential ban on all devices in the U.S. due to concerns that the Chinese government is gaining access to sensitive information.
Opinion | Enough with the woke ads
A somewhat new advertisement strategy that is being used to attract younger consumers is using social issues in ads to convince them that the companies share their values and entice them to buy from them.
Opinion | The irony of ‘The Hunger Games’
“The Hunger Games” is a dystopian novel that delves into the dangers of a capitalist society. But ironically enough, when the popular book was adapted into a motion picture, the story fell into the same issues that the book warns about.
Opinion | I don't celebrate Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women’s Day, and for a lot of people it is a day when they celebrate the women in their lives and all that has been accomplished for women’s rights. But my experience with this day is different. Back in Mexico, this is not a day of celebration, but a day of mourning and fight.
Opinion | Animation isn’t just for kids
A reflection on a love for animated movies – But just because animated movies are kid-friendly, doesn’t mean that grown ups can’t enjoy them too.
Opinion | The three languages I speak
I speak three languages: English, German and Spanish. This has come with its own set of opportunities, challenges and unique experiences. I’ve been able to study in different countries, but sometimes I forget words in my mother tongue.
Opinion | 1 a.m. conversations
That 1 a.m. conversation that changed your life. The one that solidified your friendships. The one that made you rethink your world view. This one goes to the late night conversations that changed my life.
Opinion | AI is here. What now?
ChatGPT is a newly released AI Chatbot that is capable of generating human-like text. Since its release last November, people have started wondering how it will affect jobs and schools going forward.
Opinion | Antisemitism affects you, too
Kanye West recently made antisemitic comments praising Hitler and Nazis. We can’t keep disregarding his comments as harmless ramblings.
Opinion | Stopping is not an option
Breaks give us the perfect opportunity to step back from our school work and recharge so we can come back well-rested and ready to work again. Except sometimes we don’t get a chance to relax. And sometimes the problem is that we don’t let ourselves.
Opinion | What we can learn from the Addams family
Their own theme song describes them as creepy, spooky, mysterious and altogether ooky. In spite of this, the Addams family is one of the most functional, loving families to ever appear on television.
Opinion | Something spiritual
Losing my religious beliefs left me with an emptiness I wasn’t entirely sure how to fill. In college I have discovered that there are more ways to be spiritual than the one my parents taught me growing up.