Political violence is the first symptom of a dying democracy
Consumption of political violence reveals the fragility of American civic standards.
Dinner parties cure loneliness
Presenting a collection of all the persisting wisdom I’ve learned from the art of the dinner party.
The ‘Wuthering Heights’ trailer sucks; it’s our fault
New Hollywood adaptations reflect the uneasy trend of rising conservative values.
Generative AI should stay outside the classroom
Honey, your AI slop is getting cold.
The (Im)possibility of intercultural communities
Intercultural exchange at USC is few and far between, but we can create more.
The internship race is harming college students
Students, especially those from marginalized groups, are increasingly focusing on securing the elusive internship instead of enjoying college.
Never take anyone at face value
Plastic surgery culture in LA has perverted the meaning of beauty — it’s time to bring the stigma back.
Stop politicizing education
Book bans inhibit critical thinking abilities and awareness of crucial realities.
Architecture is engineered to be hard
Professional architecture expects perfection to achieve a license entirely fabricated by the discipline.
Multigenerational wisdom can alleviate stress
Long division and sitting with my ammu taught me resilience and adaptability.