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GSA: Your Questions Answered

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FAQ about the GSA 1. What is the GSA?  The GSA Network, or the Gay Straight Alliance Network, is a series of student-run GSA groups aimed to promote visibility, understanding, and acceptance within school communities. Our GSA focuses on creating a safe space (... More »

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2019 Academy Awards

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It’s February, and awards season has started. The Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards for film. This year is yet another year of breaking barriers for the Oscars. It marks a change in the world of film. The nomine... More »

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Controversy at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards

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Also known as the music industry’s biggest night, this year’s event went down as one of the most controversial Grammy Awards in history. From flamboyant outfits to cutting acceptance speeches short, the 61st Grammy Awards has seen it all.  One of the biggest c... More »

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There’s Nothing like Tai Chi and Tea on a Tuesday..?

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Without the excuse of “it’s Monday” and still so far away from Friday, Tuesdays are pretty painful. Everyone wants to go home by the time afternoon starts. Is it really worth the energy to stay awake for a tai chi presentation? A tea ceremony? Why should I car... More »

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How Long could Arrow Last?

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I’m sure many of you have heard of the tv show Arrow. The series created by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg is based on the comic character Green Arrow. This show follows a spoiled billionaire, Oliver Queen, who is presumed dead when his y... More »

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Christiane Amanpour’s Love & Sex Netflix CNN Series

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Christine Amanpour is one of the world’s most famous journalists, with numerous prestigious awards to her name. With CNN she has built an illustrious career by interviewing global leaders and influential figures for the AMANPOUR hour that is aired on CNN every... More »

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A New Sensation: The Instagram Egg

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An egg has managed to take the internet by storm and has been able to shake the entire populace. Yes, you’ve heard right, an egg has managed to break the internet.  On the 4th of January, an Instagram account was created under the username “world_record_egg.” ... More »

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A Brief Introduction to Intersectionality

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Disclaimer After spending some time to consider Ms. Barga’s request to write an article on issues of discrimination, I caved and decided to tackle intersectionality. This article is meant to be a very short introduction, so I must apologize for leaving out the... More »

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Lion Dance Again and Again and Again

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I have been at AISG since first grade, which was a decade ago, and every single year before Chinese New Year break starts, we go and watch a lion dance. I have watched the same performance of dancing lions, loud drums, crashing gongs, and a happy man chasing t... More »

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The Gillette Controversy

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On January 14, American razor company Gillette aired an ad which did not sit well within a certain segment of its audience. The ad is a response to the #MeToo movement and urges men to hold themselves to a higher standard, above the one highlighted by recent m... More »

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Why Bird Box Went Viral

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The Netflix thriller Bird Box, starring Sandra Bullock, has left audience members around the world aghast and fascinated with the new “blindfold” concept based on the movie’s main conflict. Bullock, who plays the main character Malorie, journeys on a dangerous... More »

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‘Scar’red by the Oscars!

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Kevin Hart is a well-known comedian who was given the prestigious opportunity to host the Oscars for 2019. This was his dream. It held a place on his bucket list. The next morning after hearing the best news of his life, he saw a comment on Twitter going viral... More »