Art by Peau PorotesanoInstead of appreciating the various points of view when it comes to art, people tend to judge a person's opinions as either valid or misguided. This type of judgment needs to stop, and art elitism should come to an end.Art sits on a weird corner of the objective and the subjective. I'm not talking about talent, skill or effort here. Of course, a … [Read more...] about Accept All Types of Art
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Oscars Noms Usher in Minority Excellence
Image Courtesy of the BSAThis years Oscar nominations are so refreshing and diverse coming off last year's “Oscars so White” scandal. As a young actress of color, this is so empowering and motivating to see.Often, I get asked what my "type" is, meaning which actresses with whom I compare. That question has always been difficult because there are few actresses … [Read more...] about Oscars Noms Usher in Minority Excellence
Funny Fighting: Political Satire Remains Vital
Art by Peau PorotesanoEnvision a Sunday morning where the official Twitter account for the President of the United States has remained mysteriously inactive. The world waits with bated breath until, suddenly, an answer to the silence. Out of the 140-character void rings the proclamation that “'Saturday Night Live' is the worst of NBC. Not funny, cast is terrible, always a … [Read more...] about Funny Fighting: Political Satire Remains Vital
Staff Editorial: Don’t Panic About the Future Beyond Graduation
Art by Sybil Zhang As spring break approaches, students might become more aware of what time in college they have left. For those nearing graduation, a panic might set in. These could be the last midterms a student takes in their life. These could be a student's last few months of stability for a while. This could be the last time a student has a week off at the beginning of … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Don’t Panic About the Future Beyond Graduation
Shoot Me Up, Buttercup
Art by Peau PorotesanoIn recent years, the new fun trend in public health (endorsed by several celebrities like Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy) has been for parents not to vaccinate their children who attend public school. "Despite overwhelming evidence that vaccines are safe and effective, the rate of parents opting out of vaccines for their children has doubled since 2007" … [Read more...] about Shoot Me Up, Buttercup