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Finding my Punjabi roots through fashion

April 22, 2020

Fashion is not just an outward display of culture, but a way to connect to it Wedding season is generally a happy time for all,...

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McDonald’s unlikely role in the Cold War

April 20, 2020

What Russia’s early obsession with fast food implies Just two years before the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, over 30,000 customers flocked to...

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Music’s digitization can help us amid COVID-19 crisis

April 17, 2020

In this time of turmoil, music is here for us The Internet has become an unlikely hero in all of our lives. Something that we...

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Shopping is a fleeting satisfaction

April 15, 2020

A break from consumerism can allow us to appreciate what we have I have three consistent coping mechanisms for bad days: dark chocolate, Gilmore Girls...

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The next great political realignment

April 14, 2020

Democrats, Republicans and the battle for the soul of America At the Republican National Convention in 1992, the controversial conservative political commentator Pat Buchanan declared...

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Pussy Riot: A turning point in Russian politics

April 13, 2020

Russia’s protest group is telling of its political dissonance On Feb. 21, 2012, a group of women wearing colorful ski masks and carrying electric guitars...

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Streaming is reshaping the music industry

April 10, 2020

Streaming is the biggest threat to stars like Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber Before streaming, buying iTunes gift cards occupied the top of my Christmas...

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Fashion can make a difference: How the Duchess of Sussex used fashion to impact women’s lives

April 8, 2020

Smart Works is most noteworthy because it builds a community of mutual support using fashion As I am a long-time fan of The Crown, the...

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Russia: A closeted bully

April 6, 2020

Despite its homophobic laws, Russia embraces gay culture in the entertainment world While growing up watching Izmailovsky Park — Russia’s version of SNL — with...

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Save your diet, save the world

April 3, 2020

As consumers, moving to a plant-based diet will help ensure the long-term survival of the planet Climate change is still a fundamental crisis facing our...

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Emperor Trump is stark naked, but at least half the population doesn’t care

March 30, 2020

The president’s handling of the global pandemic should cost him re-election, but will it? For months, the American people listened to President Donald Trump downplay...

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No one can be honest on social media

March 18, 2020

Even our private accounts are for the public I’ve had quite a tenure on Instagram. Many of us were in our tender ages during the...

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Cars are ruining your park experience

March 18, 2020

To fully escape the city, we need to leave our cars behind too When I was in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park this past...

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Entitled commentary culture is taking over our online feeds

March 17, 2020

Twitter’s “Fleets” will exacerbate our culture of entitlement — and they’re stupid Twitter’s newest feature — “Fleets” — will allow users to post their most...

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The movie rating system is pointless

March 16, 2020

The system is highly subjective and outdated There is a scene in the movie “Cinema Paradiso” where the town priest reviews every single film to...

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