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Women lead larger gothic roles
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Upon typing “gothic literature themes” into Google’s search bar, a list of topics can be spotted. Among them, you can catch the not-so-surprising theme of “women in distress.” Of course, considering the gothic genre peaked in the late 18th century, the concept of emotional insight in women was yet to be seen just as…
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Why is everyone so scared of sincerity?
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With the Oscars just around the corner, inevitably it is another year where Jimmy Kimmel gets to stand onstage and talk about how much he hates all the movies that are nominated. “Wasn’t ‘Oppenheimer’ long?” he asks the grinning audience of celebrities and seat-fillers. Long gone are the days of celebrating movies at the…
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Museums juxtapose subjectivity and objectivity in art
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Walking into a museum, passing an ostentatious lobby and rounding the corner to finally enter the first section of a museum’s newest gallery tends to raise expectations. Arrows point the way through the rest of the exhibit and paragraphs are etched onto plaques next to each piece, suggesting just some of the infinite meanings…
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Leveling the playing field in sports
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Females do not have equal opportunities and are not held to the same standards as men in sports. Men have been stereotyping women as not strong or athletic enough to participate in sports. The patriarchy has made society more interested in and favoring men’s athletics over women’s sports. However, during girls basketball games there…
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Tampon costs outweigh that of toilet paper
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Given that every single woman on the planet menstruates, it makes it all the more unreasonable and illogical that women throughout the world struggle with access to the necessary products. As an under-the-radar issue that has persisted long throughout history, unequal distribution of menstrual products is a simple problem with a simple solution. Nearly…
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Guys who complain about Taylor Swift annoy me
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No one can forget last summer when it seemed as if every girl from NPHS attended the Taylor Swift “Eras Tour” concert. I didn’t mind it because I’m secure in my masculinity, and I don’t have the incessant need to control people; I just let people enjoy what they like. At the gym, I…
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Women are not weak for having periods
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A female’s average menstrual cycle is typically 28 days. On average, she bleeds for 3-5 days. While she may only bleed during those days, she can experience cramps continuously before and after her menstrual flow phase. The cramps can range from small irritations in her lower abdomen to large, stabbing, painful cramps that can…
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How fast fashion exploits people and the planet
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It seems that young people have been more critical of established systems than ever before. Unfortunately, the companies that have profited from such systems have been taking notice. When marketing specialists see how teenagers are trying to consume more consciously, all they see is the opportunity to greenwash their stores and website. Greenwashing is…
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Teens digital footprints haunt their future opportunities
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It is a terrifying realization that each small online action made on a daily basis could harm someone’s future in a matter of years. In my own Generation Z, my peers and I have grown up with social media platforms, and it is harder than ever to avoid an online presence. What is concerning…
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Reframing the lens of women in the film industry
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The Golden Globes ceremony was recently held, awarding top film and television productions of 2023. Under a new management, the goal was to promote the award show, after its failing years, yet the reintroduction came with multiple inappropriate jokes. When discussing the Barbie film at the Golden Globes, the host only connected the movie…