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Medium • July 15th, 2021

Why We Need to Change the Way We Talk About Arts Education

An exploration of the critical changes in conversation that need to be had surrounding creativity, in order to enable sustainable arts education budgets and programs.

Medium • June 22nd, 2021

Exploring the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence

"AILA’s recent symposium on the Future of AI Responsibility featured a variety of incredible keynote speakers, panels, and interactive sessions, devoted to exploring the ethical landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to affecting...

Medium • January 20th, 2021

What Drives People to Protest, and What Leads to the Most Success?

"Between the nationwide farmer protests in India and ongoing Black Lives Matter demonstrations, the past months have shed light on a range of citizens’ grievances with state and national governments, driving them to protest in order to have their demands met."

Medium • January 15th, 2021

Can Flying Cars and Clean Roads Coexist?

"Think Back to the Future. Tomorrowland. Meet the Robinsons. When we picture an ideal future, or when we see it on screen, a couple of hallmarks are always the same. One, it’s crisp and clean; the roads are sparkling, cities are structured and...

Medium • January 6th, 2021

Exploring Significant Factors in U.S. Police Shootings Utilizing R

"Over the past months, we have seen a significant racial justice reckoning happening across the country since the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in May 2020. This incident sparked a redirection of attention to similar lives that had been...

Medium • June 4th, 2020

How Conversations Surrounding the ‘Squares’ Speak to the Bigger Issues We Need to Be Discussing

"I rolled over, hit the alarm, picked up my phone from under the pillow and through barely-open eyes, navigated my way to the Instagram app. Instead of the colorful infographics and resource lists that had made up the majority of my feed over the last...

Resilient Voices • June 1st, 2020

Mental Health Journal

A downloadable 6 week journal containing prompts related to health & wellness.

Medium • March 22nd, 2020

An Open Letter to Graduating Seniors

"To fellow students preparing themselves to graduate in the coming months, I know this letter will not speak to everyone, and will not encapsulate all college seniors emotions towards the current situation. And trust me..."

Brown Girl Magazine • September 16th, 2019

Exploring the Dichotomy of Generational Privilege and 'Finding Ourselves'

"When exploring the vast differences between generations across the immigrant experience, one of the largest ties back to this idea..."

Banana Leaf • September 2nd, 2019

The Banana Leaf Zine: Issue One

Blog and digital magazine dedicated to exploring sustainable living and systems.

USC Troy Camp • May 25th, 2019

Troy Camp 2019: Adventure is Here!

Highlights from Troy Camp 2019: Adventure is Here!

OverItUSC • December 29th, 2018

Time to Talk Podcast Series

It’s Time to Talk is a mini-series podcast that goes over tips and tricks to both talk about and listen to the different perspectives surrounding elements of toxic workplace culture.

Daily Trojan • October 26th, 2018

Orchestra fellowship promotes diversity

"A new two-year fellowship called the Los Angeles Orchestra Fellowship aims to diversify American orchestras. The fellowship was created by the USC Thornton School of Music, Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra..."

Daily Trojan • September 27th, 2018

Students for Justice in Palestine condemns conservative speaker event

"Students for Justice in Palestine released a new statement on social media Wednesday condemning the upcoming event..."

Daily Trojan • September 20th, 2018

Reopened DREAM Center to support undocumented students

"Amid an unpredictable political climate, campus organization Improving Dreams, Education and Academic Success relaunched the Pop-Up..."

Daily Trojan • September 13th, 2018

Student leaders voice hopes for new president

"The opening comment of the first presidential search forum Wednesday embodied some students’ greatest concern: Students do not feel that their opinions are recognized by USC’s administration."

luna collective mag • August 28th, 2018

Ginger Root Feature

"Turn on the radio or drive past a bumping party and there's almost a hundred percent chance that the same predictable pop, rap or hip-hop sounds will be dominating the speakers..."

Brown Girl Magazine • August 24th, 2018

Why "Crazy Rich Asians" Matters for South Asians, Too

"One movie cannot and will not be the saving grace for all issues with representation in the industry – but it can be the first step if we allow it to be."

Daily Trojan • August 22nd, 2018

Sophomore performs on ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ soundtrack

"When audiences rushed into theaters Wednesday for the release of “Crazy Rich Asians” — a comedy that has gained significant attention for its representation of Asian culture ..."

luna collective mag • June 24th, 2018

John Vincent iii feature

"Simple yet stirring. While there are many ways one can describe LA-based musician John Vincent III, this succinct phrase encapsulates the way John blends elements of different genres ..."