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Biased perspective of history that is taught in school gives students a one sided view of past events.

OPINION: The truth behind the past

Aisha Shafik January 31, 2024

History and learning about the past plays a significant role throughout society. Many aspects of history are relevant in current decision-making, whether politically, economically or socially. History...

Because of the cultures depicted on stage, “The Nutcracker” has many controversies surrounding it.

OPINION: The cultural appropriation rooted in the Nutcracker Ballet calls for reinvention

Natalie Smith December 17, 2023

Ever since 1892 when Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote “The Nutcracker” ballet, holiday traditions have been completely transformed. For over a century, audiences have become captivated...

Through social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, young girls are being influenced through beauty standards and the negative comments connected to aging.

OPINION: Double standards in aging for women

Jackie Duran December 14, 2023

#antiagingskincare tag on TikTok has 78.0M views, #antiaginghack has 12.4M views and #anti_aging has 7.5M views. When a platform as big as TikTok, used by two-thirds of teens according to the Pew Research...

Although sometimes recognized as a crime, graffiti provides insight into the feelings and the history of the Bay Area.

OPINION: Expression of Bay Area struggles through graffiti

Sonia Mankame December 14, 2023

Graffiti, considered art by some and criminal by others. Despite either opinion, it encompasses a major part of Bay Area history and remains important to preserve. Graffiti’s popularity in the Bay...

The rise in shadowbanning causes society to not be able to voice their own opinions and ideas.

OPINION: Social media platforms are taking away people’s freedom of speech with shadowbanning

Aisha Shafik November 27, 2023

The original concept of shadowbanning was implemented to hide any inappropriate, violent or harmful media. However, with more controversial movements arising, shadowbanning has become more prevalent by...

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