Last week, Boston made news. The manhunt headlined newspapers and evening newscasts—and Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit. Accompanying the chaotic events was a misinformation disaster
Author: Catherine Chiang
Privilege Is Our Problem, Not Our Fault
I am a heterosexual, Asian-American, female college student from an upper-middle-class background. That is to say, I have privilege. I have straight privilege, economic
Western Focus Hinders Scripps Core
If you’re a fellow Scripps College student, you’ve probably had your fair share of complaints about Core I. And in all fairness, despite its
Asian Women Stereotypes Endure on Campus
“Asian Women are White-Boy Worshipping Sluts.” That was posted in a bathroom at the University of California, Los Angeles last week. Pretty disturbing stuff.
Let’s Not Be a Generation of Slackers
Many in our generation grew up confined by a certain stigma. Parents lament our lack of motivation and claim we have everything handed to
Don’t Be Afraid to Break from the STEM
It’s easy to spot them on campus. They’re the ones with laptops attached to their bodies like an extra limb, walking to class on
College Isn’t Always Happy
When you’re in high school, college is the Promised Land. If you’re a good student, you’re rewarded for the years you’ve spent in the
The Anxiety of Voting
I thought voting would be a lot cooler than it actually is. My excitement about exercising my right as an adult citizen died once
The College Hookup: Reconciling our Dependence and Independence
Parties suck. Well, unless you’re drunk and find someone really hot to grind on. Actually, if you’re drunk enough, the “really hot” part doesn’t
Mitt Romney’s Tumblr, An Ineffective Attempt to Draw Young Voters
Like most people my age who live in the Internet era, I remember the days when Tumblr was hip. I mean, this reblogging thing?