Tag: opinions
Opinion: This ‘Chinese Cowgirl’ finds her place in the third culture
I like to refer to myself as "The Chinese Cowgirl," joking about the weird mishmash of cultures I grew up in. I was born...
Letter to the Editor: Seek discomfort and seize the day
I was touted as “Occidental’s Most Involved Student”. And before I graduate, here are some lessons I’d like to impart. Throughout my time at Oxy, I...
Lessons Learned: How to drink from a fire hydrant
My mom likes to say that sometimes life is like trying to drink water out of a fire hydrant. I think this is her...
Lessons Learned: From first-year roommates to dear friends
Culture editor Katie Moore and Opinions editor Shreya Srinivasan reflect on their college journey, starting as first-year roommates, staying in touch through the pandemic,...
Opinion: Republicans’ war on trans youth is a war on all...
Texas. Florida. Virginia. Even, yes, California. All of these states have seen bills introduced (or passed) that attempt to clamp down on the freedom...
Opinion: ‘Everything Everywhere’ has its own universe in China
Imagine a parallel universe: Where most of the dialogue in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" sounds like gibberish; where the film was never streamed in...
Opinion: Going deeper than ‘how are you?’ with youth mental health
Content warning: This article mentions statistics of suicide. “You stretch your arms when clothes come, and you open your mouth when food is delivered,” is...
Opinion: SAG Awards fashion, a welcome distraction?
The New York Times: “Lawsuit Against Trump Over Capitol Attack Should Proceed, Justice Dept. Says” Reuters: “Anger, sorrow in Greece as train crash death toll...
Opinion: The Cooler should bring milkshakes back to the menu
The Cooler needs milkshakes. It just makes sense. I fell in love with milkshakes at the Creamery, a restaurant in my hometown. The Creamery is...
Opinion: Seeing myself on the other side of the counter
When I was young, I had a great deal of trust that I willingly invested into the world. To me, this trust is synonymous...