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The Sound of Sangeetham: Learning about Carnatic Music from Dr. Vaidehi Kannan
February 26th, 2023 Dr. Vaidehi Kannan performing on stage at a temple. Carnatic music, also known as Karnataka Sangeetam, is one of two...
Divya Vydhianathan
Feb 27, 2023


Brazilian Futebol: A Puppet of Politics
Richarlson's Goal, 2023 World Cup Pelé's Scissor Kick, 1986 It is the 72nd minute of the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup. Vinícius Júnior,...
Hazel Montgomery-Walsh
Feb 27, 2023


“Mother Nature Should've Gone to Planned Parenthood: Frankenstein in Post-Dobbs America”
Cover photo: Frankenstein (Penguin Classics) by Mary Shelley, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com) Mary Shelley was 18 years...
Jess Reed
Feb 27, 2023


Muscle Gays and Muscle Jews
I might not be the best at small talk, but my conversations with strangers reliably lead to veritable revelations. Example: I was getting...
Yarden Shestopal
Feb 27, 2023


The Ethics of Ending a Life: Is Psychological Suffering Sufficient Grounds for Assisted Death?
Source: BBC News The notion of voluntary death is a complex matter that exists somewhere in a labyrinth of social, philosophical, and...
Emma Benjamin
Feb 27, 2023


From Herbs to Healthcare: Trotula of Salerno's Trailblazing Path to Women's Healthcare
Trotula was a pioneer, a rebel, and a healer in 11th century women’s healthcare. During a time when women's health was heavily ignored...
Aryaan Duggal
Feb 27, 2023


Is it going to be Enough?: Tackling Climate Change Today
https://images.app.goo.gl/HQbM97gEUuzuZTcF6 President Biden has prided himself and his administration on the advancements he has made...
Kayla Arch
Feb 27, 2023


A Reflection on Cuba: History, Economy, and Place
Disclaimer: This article is a reflection on my personal observations during a ten-day course in Havana. Outside of that course, I have...
Alex Horn
Feb 27, 2023


When Profit Becomes Zero
The problem of economics has always been scarcity. There has never been enough stuff, and in response we have created systems to better...
Lucas Rivero
Feb 27, 2023


Reshaping the Norm
Lizzo Music/Atlantic Records In February, Lizzo won her fourth Grammy Award. She was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album, Album of the...
Jayne Samborn
Feb 27, 2023


Communism, Calories and Calamity: How Food Insecurity is a Governmental Issue
The United States is a country ranked number one for wealth, technological advancements, and military power; however, these statistics do...
Aryaan Duggal
Jan 24, 2023


Architecture: The Mind of An Artist
The things we create leave lasting impressions far after we are gone. One of the great beauties of art is that it is subjective and free...
Kai Bradner
Dec 20, 2022


“The Secret History of The Secret History”
The Secret History by Donna Tartt - Downers Grove Public Library (dglibrary.org) Donna Tartt’s 1992 novel The Secret History is...
Jess Reed
Dec 20, 2022


Guantánamo Bay: Justice’s Blind Spot
Demonstrators dressed as Guantanamo Bay detainees protested in front of the White House in January 2015. Content warning: discussions of...
Kyra Freeman
Dec 20, 2022


Who Gets Welfare in the United States?
Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images When Joe Biden was sworn in as President, one of his priorities was the passage of the American...
Alex Horn
Dec 20, 2022


Humanitarian Aid and Socio-Economic Crisis in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, once known as the fastest-growing economy in the world, has now ceased to live up to that name. As war rages Ethiopia’s...
Zeeyada Gebru
Dec 20, 2022


On the Wrong Track: An Injury to One is an Injury to All
Congratulations are due to President Biden. He’s achieved perhaps the most efficient legislative push of his administration, signed a...
Logan Delavan-Hoover
Dec 20, 2022


The Stigmatization and Polarization of Music: “Did You See Their Spotify Wrapped?
Spotify Wrapped It was extremely hard to avoid. The mass wave of screenshots that flooded our Instagram feeds and stories, the type of...
Jade Tran
Dec 20, 2022


'Tis the Season to Shop Sustainably!
As the holidays are near, those who celebrate often feel lots of cheer! December usually brings extended breaks from school and college,...
Divya Vydhianathan
Dec 20, 2022


How An Angel Falls From Grace
At what point does an angel fall from grace? To address this question, it is necessary to consider what properties are inherently...
Amari I. Seldon
Dec 6, 2022
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