I spent my childhood in places that do not exist, or rather, lost in thought in worlds my imagination would make up. Such imagination served as the foundation for my love of landscape paintings, and invigorated my nostalgia for the video game Skyrim and appreciation for the poems of my namesake, T.S. Eliot. Everybody has pieces of artwork they love. It is definitely the case … [Read more...] about Good News: Art Is How Humanity Endures
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Opinion: Food Morality is Layered
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Content Warning: The following includes references to eating disorders. Over the summer, my family and I went to visit friends that live very far from us. Over the two days we stayed with them, regardless of what time it was, it … [Read more...] about Opinion: Food Morality is Layered
Opinion: There Are Some Problems Empathy Can’t Solve
Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.I remember sitting in on a friend's family argument as my friend's teenage brother — we'll call him Tony — repeatedly shouted, "You don't understand, mom!"Sitting awkwardly, I realized something … [Read more...] about Opinion: There Are Some Problems Empathy Can’t Solve
Documentary Short – Finding Empathy: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Paralyzed Surfer
The documentary short examines the role of empathy in today's society by taking a look at the story of Jesse Billauer and the founding of his organization Life Rolls On, an organization dedicated to helping adaptive athletes realize their dream of surfing. Credits: Directed by Christina Buravtsova and Dane Bruhahn Written by Christina Buravtsova and Dane Bruhahn Featuring: … [Read more...] about Documentary Short – Finding Empathy: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Paralyzed Surfer
Opinion: Racial Reconciliation Needs to be a Priority in Christianity
Art By Samantha Miller Racial reckoning is a primary component of both 2020 and 2021. Racist attacks against Asian Americans and murders of Black Americans are pushing United States citizens to a necessary breaking point. Many people across the United States came to understand the pain and perspective of POC through the increased attention to the systemic injustices … [Read more...] about Opinion: Racial Reconciliation Needs to be a Priority in Christianity