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Borrok: The monopolizing of culture is dangerous

November 14, 2019

In recent months, Disney has taken steps to maximize their influence over the film industry by purchasing 21st Century Fox and starting their own streaming service, Disney+, which was released to consumers...

Martinez: Reaffirming my Korean identity

April 2, 2018

I’ve dreamed of visiting South Korea since I was 8 years old. But because of money, school and work issues, we were never able to make the trip back to my grandmother’s homeland. She...

Baas: The words we use are reflections of our personal character

January 21, 2018

A recent conversation between friends in my room sparked an avid cultural debate, one that transformed my viewpoint on how language is perceived by modern culture. The question that sparked our discussion...

Lamps: The importance of frequently changing your mind

March 3, 2016

Irrational beliefs cause a great deal of harm. Unfortunately, many of us are reluctant to change our minds on important issues. This tendency results in many of humanity’s problems. Each of us has...

The Spectrum Podcast: Defining racial identity

February 14, 2016

In this week's episode, you will hear guest columnist Mia Manavalan discuss her experience as a racial minority who is not involved in minority-interest groups on campus, and the comments that have followed.

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