Category: Opinions
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Brandy Melville and The Cult of Fast Fashion
Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion, released on April 9, exposes the alleged corruption within the viral teen clothing brand Brandy Melville. Oscar-winning director Eva Orner explores the dark side of the ever-so-popular brand, investigating allegations of racism, disregard for staff wellbeing, promotion of disordered eating and unrealistic body images, and the fast…
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Tipping Culture Opinion: It Doesn’t Need To Be This Way!
The proliferation of tipping culture in American consumer markets has long been a contention and complaint. It starkly contrasts many countries, such as Japan, where tipping is not customary and is often perceived as rude. So why is it that in the US, adding a 10-20% gratuity fee is considered compulsory despite many being…
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Opinion: The University of California System Needs to Give More Preference to In-State Applicants
It’s disheartening to see that while other public university systems significantly favor in-state applicants, the University of California System only provides a marginal boost in admissions rate. For instance, the University of California, Berkeley, reports a 15% acceptance rate for in-state applicants, a figure that drops to a mere 8% for out-of-state students. Similarly, the…
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Opinion: Sports Culture Is Impermissibly Toxic
How society upholds instances of sexual assault, homophobia, and toxic ideas of masculinity through a skewed lense of athletic prowess Friday Night Lights, Black-Out-Theme, Homecoming, Signing Ceremonies, and the canonization of athletes on placards across campus are synonymous with the idolization of male athletes despite possessing allegations of abuse, sexual misconduct, harassment, and dishonorable actions…
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Opinion: The Mormon Church Should Lose Its’ Tax-Exemption Status
The Mormon Church is deeply rooted in exclusionary, racist, homophobic, misogynistic, and colonialist practices, but why are they rewarded with both state and federal tax exemption? The Church Of Latter Day Saints has an estimated net worth exceeding $100 billion, but like many other practices, the exact net worth is shrouded in secrecy. The Mormon…
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