representation Archives

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss the upcoming spring dance

Senators fill out a survey and deliberate a block party proposal.

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • January 12, 2023

This week, the Student Government Association discussed goals for the semester and began planning the second annual spring dance. SENATORS COMPLETE SURVEY SGA President Christie Macris shared an accountability survey which all senators and staff filled out via QR code. Macris explained this anonymous...

Diversity is still trying to find its place in film

Hollywood falls short of representing women and people of color well in media.

Noel Sassoon, Opinions Editor • September 23, 2022

Many movie goers would agree that diversity and representation in film is a priority for major studios. In this year alone, films such as Disney’s Encanto and A24’s Everything, Everywhere, All at Once showed progress regarding cultural and female representation in mainstream media. While those strides...

Xenophobia’s destruction of American values

America rejects the melting pot.

Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer • January 14, 2022

On News Year’s Day news anchor Michelle Li reported on multiple cultural New Year’s traditions, including her own. Li shared her Korean heritage in this segment, explaining her family’s tradition to eat dumpling soup in the new year. This cultural expression faced criticism from a particularly...

Black History Month: SCORR student director voices that representation matters

Lailah Walker highlights how several on-campus groups have given her a place of belonging.

Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2021

As the 25th anniversary of the Student Congress of Racial Reconciliation approaches, junior journalism major Lailah Walker remarks that this year's "Heritage" theme celebrates people from all backgrounds. HERITAGE Growing up, Walker did not see people in the mainstream media that represented her Black...

“The Broken Hearts Gallery” takes a fresh, fun look at romance and adulthood

The Selena Gomez-produced film speaks to the complications of love and the beauty of art.

Joshua Flores, Staff Writer • September 15, 2020

One of the first movies to return to theaters since quarantine, “The Broken Hearts Gallery” is a sweet, often hilarious glimpse into the lives of young adults as they try to manage work, friendships and the inevitability of heartbreak. Focusing on the life and career of Lucy Gulliver, played by Geraldine...

“Last Christmas” shows Asians are heartthrobs too

Henry Golding shines in a role atypical for Asians in Hollywood.

Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 16, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). ‘Tis the season to bundle up with a warm mug of hot cocoa and endless romantic comedies. As December quickly approaches, people are finding any reason to indulge in Hallmark films and Christmas playlists. Those who have already begun...

Nike ad represents and empowers Latinas

The sportswear giant released a new ad for Hispanic Heritage month, prompting Latina women to “Just Do It” together.

Jocelyn Meza, Freelance Writer • September 26, 2018

When someone asks, “Have you seen the new Nike ad?” you might automatically think of Colin Kaepernick’s face with the words “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” However, that is not the only Nike ad sparking a conversation. OVERCOMING OBSTACLES Recently, a 90-second-long...

Watch it before it’s gone: “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Searching”

Check these two films out before they leave theaters.

Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) • September 15, 2018

Editor's note: “Watch it before it’s gone” is a column dedicated to presenting the best films in theaters before they leave. CRAZY RICH ASIANS A month ago, “Crazy Rich Asians” hit theaters to financial and critical success. As its reign at the box office slows down, it is more important now,...