On Sept 23, none of the police officers involved were indicted for Breonna Taylor’s murder. Kennedy Crowder delves into how spreading her name across social media may not have had the intended affect.
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Music: Best of October
We update this playlist monthly, and aim to feature a variety of artists, genres, and themes. The goal—to promote music that empowers, excites, and inspires us.
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The Rise of the ABG
With her false eyelashes, green contact lenses, and her bubble tea obsession, the Asian Baby Girl (ABG) has become a force to be reckoned within the Asian American community. Vicki Li discusses both the positive and negative effects of this new self-imposed stereotype on Asian American women.
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“This is Dangerous and Made-Up, Like Rape Culture”: Opinions like these have no place on Locust Walk
Penn’s Coalition Against Fraternity Sexual Assault sheds light on their mission to replace fraternities on campus with cultural centers and other student resources.
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NASA’s First All-Female Space Walk: Still A Long Way to Go
NASA’s first all-female spacewalk happened in October 2019, but just how much has the agency progressed in the last 60 years? Irene Yee delves into NASA’s history of gender equality in light of this important moment.
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Vicarious Trauma: Learning to Live with the Pain
Caregivers to survivors of violence can suffer from prolonged exposure to the emotional effects of trauma. Radhika Saxena discusses how this phenomenon affected her experiences as a law student and human rights litigator in India.
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Reviving Intolerance in Musical Theater
Devi Bass explores the nuances of continuing to perform problematic musicals—when the shows are historically significant, directors and cast face tough choices.
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Gendered Language in Break-Up Songs
A ballad or a banger can make your day—but only if you can relate to the song. For queer or nonbinary folks in music therapy, the prevalence of heteronormative pronouns in music is a problem.
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Integrating My Feminism into my South Korean Identity
Here is an examination of gender inequality in South Korea today from the lens of a Korean-American who grew up without the presence of her father.
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Spotlight on Greta Thunberg: A Braided Resistance
You’re likely to have seen Greta Thunberg and her brown braids at least once in your social media timeline or news outlet this past month. Greta is a 16-year-old Swedish girl taking the reins on climate change activism by storm. This article explores the techniques she has employed to captivate global attention and the effects of her newfound spotlight on her and her message.
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