The violence of “Squid Game” isn’t merely for entertainment value, rather it and other elements of the hit show provide a powerful critique of capitalism’s consequences, argues Anna Tolkien CM ’24.
Tag: Capitalism
OPINION: You don’t need to buy a new iPhone every year
Resist the social pressure to buy a new iPhone every year as it feeds into wasteful and consumerist behaviors, argues Mishaal Ijaz SC ’24.
OPINION: Caffeine dependence detracts from college students’ mental and physical health
OPINION: We must be more aware that our reliance on coffee is a result of feeling the need to constantly work, writes Mishaal Ijaz ’24.
OPINION: Resist the college-to-McKinsey pipeline and stop seeking work from unethical companies
Students who take jobs with unethical companies need to knowthat their negative impact on society will be more than their positive impact on the companies.
OPINION: You don’t need a second iPhone
Black Friday is a ploy by corporations to trick consumers into thinking that they’re saving money. In reality, they’re being exploited.
OPINION: Loving yourself is the best way to fight capitalism
By loving yourself without falling prey to giving money to the beauty industry, you can fight capitalism and feel good about who you are.
Socialist battles capitalist in fiery debate, captivates audience
“Well, this won’t be a very good debate because I agree with some of what Nathan says,” said capitalist speaker Daniel Mitchell immediately after hearing his debate opponent, socialist Nathan Robinson, introduce socialist ideology at Pomona Student Union’s “Capitalism vs. Socialism” event Oct. 16. Contrary to what Mitchell had anticipated,
Ye Olde Student Life: TSL Ads Through The Ages
Capitalism has been a constant throughout TSL’s history, but marketing has come quite a long way over the years, and consumer tastes have changed more than a little. This semester, we’ve taken a look back at TSL ads through the ages. Here is the full collection.