Why Isn’t There a Boy Talk?
During this year’s Girl Talk — Lick and Urban’s annual celebration of feminine power— one writer spoke of how a male friend asked her, “How […]
Category: VOICES
How to Be An Introvert and An Activist
One question has plagued my thoughts over the past few weeks: can I be an introvert and an activist? I am awed and humbled as […]
My Journey Not Drinking Coffee for a Week
I started drinking coffee pretty early in my life. I remember trying it for the first time on my 8th grade class’ trip to Costa […]
When the One in 10,000 Girls is Your Daughter
The first six months of a baby’s life are full of firsts. First smile, first crawl, and sometimes even a first word. But after the […]
All Power to the People: Black Panthers Are Our History
The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966 by Huey P Newton and Bobby Seale. Intended to serve oppressed people and fight injustice, it soon […]
Protesters at SFO Join Outcry Against Trump’s Immigration Ban
Following President Trump’s executive order banning immigrants from seven majority Muslim countries, the United States burst into protest. Crowds gathered at airports in major cities […]
“Twisted Humanity:” A Memorial to the Victims of the Cambodian Genocide
Background: From 1975 to 1979 the government of Democratic Kampuchea, led by Pol Pot, committed a genocide resulting in the death of approximately one quarter of […]
Op/Ed: He is Our President
November 8th, the least popular presidential candidate in modern history was elected my president. I had watched a campaign that was undeniably derogatory towards Muslims […]
Op/Ed: Brexit – Uncomfortably Familiar
On June 23, 2016, Europe held its breath while the citizens of Great Britain flooded to the polls. Dubbed “Brexit,” the momentous referendum would, if […]
Building to Survive an Earthquake
On Wednesday August 24, 2016, Amatrice, Italy was the epicenter of a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that killed 297 people and injured roughly 400. The quake […]
