Opinions
artificial intelligence
The AI Divide: Creating a New Class System in Education
The conversation around AI in education isn't just about technology; it's about fairness and opportunity.
Israel-Palestine
Blindspots: Unconditional aid is turning Israel into a rogue state
This unconditional aid has empowered a small regional power to drift further and further from international accountability.
bands
Misogyny and bigotry plague the heavy music scene
Bands fronted by people of color, queer folk, and feminine-presenting people have always existed, but because their white, cisgender male counterparts overshadow them, they struggle to find and build a following and are often belittled for their musical skill.
entertainment
Live action remakes: If it ain’t broke, do it again but worse
For the most part, these movies are just rehashes — visually bland and feebly attempting to offset their lack of originality with celebrity cameos and nostalgia bait.
advice
Notes by Nadia: The importance of being a good listener
I hope that more people can value the act of listening attentively and positively responding to conversations.
beauty
“TikTok pretty”: Beauty is more of a public performance than ever
Beauty has seemingly become a matter of public affirmation: something that, in its most desired form, draws a type of universal and objective consensus.
fashion
Notes by Nadia: Expressing yourself through fashion
What we wear tells a story about who we are.
Education
UR’s open curriculum gave me room to explore
Being able to explore different courses that I found interesting was the way I navigated declaring my major.
Israel-Palestine
Blindspots: For Aaron Bushnell
Aaron Bushnell's death demands our attention. There cannot be a normal day until this war is brought to an end.
apple
The Apple Vision Pro is scary good
The fully immersive headset brings the user into a new world with the tap of a finger.