In Silver Spring, gentrification strikes close to home
Silver Spring was an amazing hub of culture that I still hold dear to my heart. Unfortunately, it has fallen prey to pockets of gentrification.
7 reasons why the U.S. must withdraw from the Middle East
We’ve been led to believe our country is rooted in the region for our own protection, when various evidence has proven otherwise.
Hate crimes have surged since Trump’s election. America must keep better track of them.
The government must reform its hate crime data collection process in the wake of Trump’s victory.
From Pyongyang to Poland, North Korean human trafficking spans the globe
North Korea runs a vast network of slave exportation that extends into the heart of the European Union.
Israel does not deserve to be celebrated
Israel stands as an oppressor of the Palestinian people and should not be celebrated.
It’s time for Americans to start moving away from home again
Getting Americans to move again will save us from ideological homogeneity in certain areas.
Trump’s attacks on the media undermine our democracy
The rights of free speech and press are central American tenets. Openly discrediting medial outlets as fake news threatens our democracy.
Small liberal arts colleges will crumble if they don’t adapt to the real world
Enrollment at small liberal arts colleges is declining. Society is beginning to place more value on experience, which large, public universities in urban environments are more equipped to provide.
Advice from a graduating senior: Don’t lose sight of your passions
In our fervor to succeed in the extremely competitive arena of academics, we often neglect the most crucial aspects of our lives.
Netflix shows excel because of their diverse casts
Diversity in Netflix’s cast members allows broader audiences to connect with the shows.