Sign of the Times

“Harry Potter” and the Heat Death of the Author

December 18, 2020 by

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the recent condemnable actions of author J.K. Rowling and the dangers of the resulting attempted reclamation of her previously blindly beloved series.
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The Problematic Politicization of the Black American Vote

December 17, 2020 by

Tali Braun discusses the history and continued politicization of the Black vote in American politics.
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California’s Fight Against the Trump Administration for Cleaner Air

December 15, 2020 by

Nathaniel Ramierez details California's fight for cleaner air and how the Trump Administration is holding the state back.
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Bye, Bye, Bye, Pumpkin Pie

November 26, 2020 by

Toni Shindler-Ruberg wants you to remove the pumpkin pie from your Thanksgiving table.
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Democrats Didn’t Do Enough To Stop Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation

November 12, 2020 by

Christine Tu believes that the democratic leaders could have done more to stop or slow the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
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The GOP’s Final Trump Card

November 11, 2020 by

Nathan Lee unpacks the results of the presidential election and warns against potential foul play.
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The Trump Trickle-Down Effect

November 3, 2020 by

Maya Salem discuss the Trump Effect and it's possible implications on local elections.
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Democrats Are Not the Progressives They Portray Themselves To Be

November 3, 2020 by

Kristen Wu critiques the centrist tendencies of the Democratic Party, unpacking the disillusionment progressives are feeling in the face of the election.
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A Spooky Story for Halloween 2020

October 31, 2020 by

Maya Salem is out to spook us this Halloween all with an oddly familiar scary story.
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From Cobwebs to Commentary: Horror Films Have More To Offer Than You Think

October 31, 2020 by

Mikayla Buhbe finally gives the horror genre the recognition it deserves as she cites its recent success in making pertinent social commentary.
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Is Free Candy Worth Possibly Getting COVID-19?

October 30, 2020 by

Christine Tu unpacks the harsh reality of Halloween amidst a pandemic and offers some hygienic, safe alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating.
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The Case Against Amy Coney Barrett

October 29, 2020 by

Sophia Lovell discusses the possible implications of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy coney Barrett.
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The American People Lost in the Presidential Debates

October 27, 2020 by

Marisol Cruz talks about this year's presidential debates and explains why the American people were the biggest loser.
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Generation Meme: How Humor Shapes Our History

October 20, 2020 by

Yuriko Chavez discusses humor as a coping mechanism during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Prop 22 and the Tech Industry’s Continued Exploitation of Gig Workers

October 13, 2020 by

Katie Caracciolo implores readers to vote no on Prop 22 this November.
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