Broken systems demand radical change
As law enforcement wields more power, people must call for more accountability.
Forget the calendar, start your next chapter when you feel like it
Motivation is fleeting; don’t let it go by waiting for the perfect moment to ignite it.
In defense of the influencer
It’s time we shake the stigma around internet stardom.
FIFA is sabotaging soccer’s future in the U.S.
The World Cup’s exorbitant ticket prices are silencing the loudest fans and killing the love of the sport in North America.
Everyday misogyny reveals foundational gender disparities
The subtle sights of misogyny we easily dismiss are often more harmful than they appear.
Social connection and relief should be associated with self-actualization
Work hard, play hard culture devalues interpersonal relationships and fails to respond to hyperproductivity.
When the arts become co-opted
In a time of growing censorship, creators must fight for authenticity.
It’s okay not to know what’s going on in your head
Rejecting binary labels regarding mental health is pivotal for more nuanced care.
Patriarchy shouldn’t be at the head of the table
The expectation of women to serve the household silently creates structural oppression.
Plastic surgery silences women
Weight loss drugs and plastic surgery are tools of rising body fascism.
Will Middle Eastern students ever have a say?
USC’s cycles of silence diminish the voices of Arab, Muslim and Persian students.
It is so important to never stop dreaming
Advocacy for undocumented students continues, despite a decade of student action.
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