Dialogue and Opinion
The Uses of Our Negative Affects
June 11, 2025
The Uses of Our Negative Affects
“I’m okay” was my attempt at shutting the door to that conversation
The Ethics of True Crime
June 11, 2025
The Ethics of True Crime
The debate around the ethics of true crime media boils down to a relatively simple question: does our entertainment come…
Dating By Data: Is Romance Doomed?
June 3, 2025
Dating By Data: Is Romance Doomed?
A psychosocial analysis of the contemporary dating landscape with regard to dating apps.
Riot Grrrl vs. Sista Grrrl: White Feminism in Punk Music Spaces
May 22, 2025
Riot Grrrl vs. Sista Grrrl: White Feminism in Punk Music Spaces
Riot Grrrl was a feminist movement in the ‘90s that created a definitive subculture within punk that immersed the community…
Talk is Cheap: The Podcast Epidemic
May 5, 2025
Talk is Cheap: The Podcast Epidemic
The modern media landscape is constantly evolving, and streaming and the internet have ushered in a rise in podcasting which…
The Revolution Won’t Liberate You, but a Nose Job Will
April 9, 2025
The Revolution Won’t Liberate You, but a Nose Job Will
This framing of plastic surgery is a ploy to make these cosmetic alterations increasingly marketable and acceptable — even encouraged…
Revolution Will Be on IG Live: Reflections on Online Activism
April 4, 2025
Revolution Will Be on IG Live: Reflections on Online Activism
“There’s also the issue of speed versus depth. The internet makes activism fast. A viral post can educate thousands in…
Magnetic Forces: The Nuances of Hearing
March 31, 2025
Magnetic Forces: The Nuances of Hearing
The attack on Section 504 is a reminder to bring disabilities and d/Deafness into our day-to-day conversations. It is a…
Overcoming Political Illiteracy: Reframing November
February 24, 2025
Overcoming Political Illiteracy: Reframing November
The collective shock at UCLA and in liberal spaces failed to recognize that the academia-centered illusion we live in is…
Advice Column: Balance, Boundaries, and Boyfriends
February 19, 2025
Advice Column: Balance, Boundaries, and Boyfriends
How can I balance being an academic weapon while also being the life of the party?