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A beginner’s guide to mindfulness

Mindfulness teaches that we have power over our emotions, not the other way around.  Read More

Applause isn’t enough for essential workers

Our essential workers, the ones we’re applauding as heroes, are being walked all over. When we’re not clapping and cheering, we should be infuriated. Read More

How Zumba saved me from my fitness trauma

All I knew about Zumba was that it was basically exercise dancing to Latin and pop songs. It didn’t sound too bad, but I couldn’t be sure.  Read More

Why COVID-19 is more than just numbers

Not everyone is healthy and young and able to support themselves. Read More

Coronavirus is not an excuse to be racist

I’m not just putting this out there as an Asian, but as a member of society. Read More

My dorm is changing

I have left a fourth of my college experience behind, and have an incredibly uncertain future given the circumstances. Read More

A caged rat’s guide to surviving social distancing

Wow, man. This is something almost none of us could have foreseen. Okay, there was definitely someone who called it a week early, and they should definitely tell me their bets for the Kentucky Derby when it’s finally back on. But I went on record saying “[UR] would never do something like that; I don’t […]

The problem with political consistency

Unless a candidate’s voter base is static, they cannot be lauded as “consistent” in the Sanders fashion. Read More

The military draft is overtly problematic

The draft has rarely worked out positively in America. Read More

Super Bowl halftime show is dangerously sensual

Let’s transform the halftime performance to entertainment that doesn’t promote sex, tight clothing, and pornography. Read More