Does doubling the deaths in the Hunger Games double the fun? Reviewing “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the latest book in the Hunger Games series, Vivian Fan PO ’28 determines whether or not, in this increasingly dystopian time, you should read this dystopian novel.
Tag: Criticism
OPINION: Your spring break destination isn’t really yours
Spring break trips to Hawaii may seem picture-perfect, but there lies a danger many tourists overlook. By reflecting on her touristic pursuit in Oahu, Nicole Teh SC ’27 discusses the ways tourism fuels displacement of local residents, drives up living costs and erodes native culture.
Reverb: Tate McRae’s ‘So Close To What’ and hypersexualization in the music industry
Does the music industry hyper-sexualize artists to sell them as commodities? Tomy Helman PO ’28 considers the evolution of pop artist Tate McRae, analyzing her last album, “So Close To What.”
OPINION: A Love Letter to Qwalala — and to CMC
The snaking glass sculpture in Mid-Quad is a controversial new addition to CMC’s campus. Kahani Malhotra CM ’27 proclaims her ardent love for the art piece, and asks critics to hear her out on why they should appreciate it too.
OPINION: Harvey Mudd should solicit student input on COVID-19 policies
Harvey Mudd College needs to solicit more student opinion in the Covid-19 policy making process, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.