The annoyance started on my first day back from winter break. On my journey back to Malibu from Shanghai, I suffered an unexpected delay. After emailing my professors explaining that I might not show up for my first classes, I arrived just in time for my 8 a.m., exhausted. As we went around the room and made our introductions, I managed to clear my throat and say, “I’m … [Read more...] about A is for Asian, and S is for stereotype
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Sisters in Arms: Recognizing women in combat
In a move that was surprising in its lack of fanfare and buildup, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta lifted the military’s ban on women in combat, overturning a previous 1994 rule. It’s a move that is long overdue, especially considering that women have been playing a significant combat role for the past decade. The decision came after Panetta received a letter from Gen. Martin … [Read more...] about Sisters in Arms: Recognizing women in combat
Face Off: Technology ban?
Should professors be allowed to ban technology, such as laptops, from their classrooms? Kai Woods Decker Junior Yes: I think they should be able to ban technology in their classrooms. It’s their lesson and they should teach it the way they please. Hannah Samson Sophomore No: I think we need to internalize our responsibility as … [Read more...] about Face Off: Technology ban?
Readjusting life’s rhythm
At some point in our lives, we’ve all probably heard someone compare life to the performing arts. Shakespeare told us, “All the world’s a stage,” and numerous musicians, from Patrick Park to Teddy Pendergrass, have crooned “life is a song worth singing.” Regardless of the discipline, performing arts and life share a key similarity: Both provide a limited amount of … [Read more...] about Readjusting life’s rhythm
Groupthink smothers progress
“Groupthink” does, admittedly, sound like the title of a psychological thriller, and the premise a bit like the set-up of an Orwellian dystopia, but unfortunately, it’s closer to home. Groupthink is more or less a standard component of any unified group of people — whether on a macro level (country of origin) or a micro level (school clique). There is something … [Read more...] about Groupthink smothers progress