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Saying ‘aloha’ to the Hawaiʻi Club

At the first general meeting of the Hawaiʻi Club this semester, about 20 members were present with a box of snacks to share and...

Zero tolerance on drugs risks lives of music festival-goers

Spring has sprung, and along with it, so have a series of music festivals across the country. People of all ages flock to Coachella’s...

"Speak softly and carry a big stick": the political implications of toxic masculinity

As a contributor to the right-wing online magazine The Federalist so quaintly and condescendingly put it several years ago, feminists have recently fallen “in...

To Skimm or not to Skimm: millennials, unsubscribe

Many young adults have become familiar with the lean, high-heeled silhouette of a woman who dons the masthead of theSkimm, a free, daily newsletter...

The evolution of Snapchat: from nudes to news with a dash of comedy

Snapchat is a hallmark of millennial culture. What simply began as an ephemeral way to send nude photographs, with the comfort of knowing they...

Meaningful political dialogue requires religious literacy

For my first Communion, my grandma gave me a silver-linked rosary dotted with shiny white plastic beads. It had a weight to it that...

Trump’s popularity reflects larger international movement

Donald Trump, once an unthinkable candidate for the presidency, is now poised to win the Republican nomination with a lead in 19 out of...

Homogeneity in Hollywood hinders intercultural dialogue

The American entertainment industry is not diverse, inclusive or representative, behind or in front of the camera. But according to a recent report from...

Law is only way to ban forced labor

President Obama signed the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Feb. 24, banning the import of goods produced by child or slave labor to...

Asian Americans deserve multifaceted representation in Hollywood

Hollywood is a lawn with an "If Asian, keep off grass" sign; actually, there are signs for all racial minorities. This lawn has gotten...

Apple’s open letter sheds light on privacy issues

Tens of thousands have flocked to Twitter on their Apple iPhones, tweeting with the hashtag #FBIvsApple. Ironically, the National Security Administration (NSA) may very...

Albright and Steinem forget the meaning of feminism

Earlier this month, comments made by several notable women’s rights activists diminished women to a group of politically unconcerned citizens by encouraging them to...