Art by Sybil ZhangPrincess Leia was my childhood hero. Even though I was born in the 90s and Star Wars had already been out for a while, my parent's enthusiasm for the original trilogy wore off on me. I remember dressing up as her for Halloween, and my mom spending hours twisting my hair into the iconic bun-style. Since the actress who played her, Carrie Fisher, recently passed … [Read more...] about Continue Princess Leia’s Legacy
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Confronting the Colorblind Lie
Image/Art by Sybil ZhangColorblindness to skin color does not exist. In fact, claiming not to see color hurts productive conversations about race relations.Growing up in Texas, I was made deeply aware of skin tone through my Black foster sister. I rarely would mention the “foster” part of sister and would instead introduce her simply as a part of my family. Upon … [Read more...] about Confronting the Colorblind Lie
Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with Wins
Photo Courtesy of Martin A. Folb Men’s volleyball, ranked No. 5 heading into the season, kicked off their 2017 season on Jan. 4, playing three games in three days and showing a great deal of depth in their lineup. They defeated McKendree in five sets and defeated Canadian team McMaster in two exhibition matches as well. The season's first game against MIVA (Midwestern … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with Wins
Thank God It’s Over: The Final Rams Report of the 2016-17 Season
Image by Rachel Wong Well, that was painful, wasn't it? After this dismal 4-12 season, which includes a seven-game skid to close out the year, Rams fans have to be disappointed, which reflects in the tepid TV ratings. Of course, the front office was obviously disappointed too, leading to the firing of Jeff Fisher and the hiring of one of the NFL's youngest head coaches in … [Read more...] about Thank God It’s Over: The Final Rams Report of the 2016-17 Season
WCC Season Preview: Players to Watch
Images by Kyle CajeroBelieve it or not, December is almost over, which means the start of college basketball's conference season — the promise of a new year and, hopefully, fewer celebrity deaths.With the start of the West Coast Conference season set to begin Dec. 29, here are six players to watch over the next few months, determined by some statistical evidence, game … [Read more...] about WCC Season Preview: Players to Watch
