Bad Miracles: Jordan Peele’s Nope and the Duality of Spectacle
Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022) is a film that is fundamentally concerned with how spectacle erases cultural agency. It takes Peele’s…
Indian Child Welfare Act: SCOTUS Case Could be Devastating to Families
SCOTUS is set to hear a case regarding the Indian Child Welfare Act in early November. This case could affect…
Globalization of K-pop: How Common is the Use of Non-Korean Languages?
On August 5, BTS, Snoop Dogg, and Benny Blanco released a new track, “Bad Decisions.” This is not the first…
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Globalization of K-pop: How Diverse is the K-pop Industry?
It is no surprise that Korean idols dominate K-pop. However, as K-pop has become more global, the industry is diversifying…
How Country Music Has Forgotten Its Roots
Country music is a popular genre of music in the south. The genre has a long history that inspired many…
Diversity in Film Festivals: 35% POC and 8% Women
Film festivals are an instrumental aspect of our society that influence and shape the culture we practice. Thus, these festivals…
The Asian American Community Is Not Seeking Mental Health Care. Why?
Previously, we discussed the overall picture of Asian American mental health. In this article, we will find out why many…
The Displacement of Minority Households in Face of Redevelopment Projects
In the face of modernization, redevelopment practices can often lead to exclusionary rules, making affordable housing less available. The federal,…
Globalization of K-pop: How Diverse is the K-pop Fandom?
When PSY’s “Gangnam Style” blew up worldwide in 2012, K-pop was still a niche interest. It wasn’t until 2017 that…
What Is Going On With Asian American Mental Health?
Asian Americans are becoming the largest race in the United States. However, many underlying problems are facing this race. One…