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Cultural Criticism

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Photo of playdough being used. Photo courtesy of Julietta Watson on Unsplash.
Cultural Criticism

Is playdough really only for kids?

Angie Medina Peña
December 11, 2023
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Cultural Criticism

Dismantling beauty standards is how we should celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Yelitza Leon
December 1, 2023
justiceforkaysera photo from the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC)
Cultural Criticism

“You’re not going to silence me.” Law enforcement’s intentional neglect of violence against Native American women needs to be addressed

Pietro Waterman
November 28, 2023
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Arts & Entertainment

Changing world of collectibles: pricing and quality shifts

Ralph Arias
August 16, 2023
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Cultural Criticism

Recognizing water as a fundamental human right

Amira Mohamed
August 16, 2023
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Uniting the workplace with David Pritchard 

Chris Do
August 15, 2023
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Arts & Entertainment

The power of photography

Quang Truong
August 14, 2023
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Can’t see the haters: Should YouTube have removed the dislike count?

Celiamarie Gilmore
August 8, 2023
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Academics

Artificial intelligence: creation versus assistance 

Michael Ly
August 3, 2023
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The decline of quality Marvel movies

Jacob Tucker
August 3, 2023
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