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“The Plague” Front Cover (French Version)

“The Plague” by Albert Camus: The Anatomy of Hope and Resilience

Cathy Wu, Executive Editor March 5, 2024
By depicting the sudden outbreak of plague in the small town of Oran, Camus presented various reactions and behaviors of people in the face of disaster.
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Landmark 81, Vietnams tallest building, at night.

Exploring Vietnam Beyond Preconceptions

Cooper Horn, Journalist February 23, 2024
Pulsating with life and heritage, it struck me how misconceived Vietnam's image often is in the mainstream American narrative.
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A Deeper Look into Kubricks Masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey

A Deeper Look into Kubrick’s Masterpiece ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

Amelia Bowman, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2024
Known for its sparse dialogue, pioneering special effects, iconic soundtrack, and philosophical symbolism, '2001' continues to leave critics and viewers grappling at its loose ends.
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This mythical creature symbolizes wealth and nobility.

Welcoming the Year of the Dragons

Mary Wang, Senior Journalist February 6, 2024
 This mystical and powerful creature has held an irreplaceable place in Chinese culture.
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Home, Sweet Home

Home, Sweet Home

James Yu, Senior Journalist January 29, 2024
For Christmas, I was drawn back to China, eager to reconnect with the land of my childhood after a year-long absence.
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The #BookTok Effect

The #BookTok Effect

Rachael Rosenberg, Journalist January 18, 2024
Reading may never be the same, but #BookTok has created a community that will make it last.
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Young girls working in a box factory in 1909.

The Facts Behind Your Fashion

Paloma Hassan and Grayson Taffe December 12, 2023
At this point, it has become normative for brands to involve children in their production process. 
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From Page to Screen: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Wows

Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist December 1, 2023
Based on the prequel to The Hunger Games Trilogy, the film is beautifully adapted, resulting in a fun cinematic experience.
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Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author.

Mercy in Adversity: Toni Morrison’s Timeless Message of Compassion

Amelia Bowman, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2023
In Toni Morrison’s 196-page masterpiece, she leaves the reader with morsels of hope. Maybe not hope for the characters themselves, but hope for humanity.
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Here is the image depicting a serene and historical Shaolin Temple setting, where traditional Zen elements blend with futuristic AI technology.

Do Android Monks Dream of Electric Buddha?

James Yu, Senior Journalist November 30, 2023
Should Buddhists evolve into androids, AI could assume the role of an "all-knowing" Electric Buddha.
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Old key in a keyhole

Book Review: A Secret History

Polly Zimmerman, Journalist November 14, 2023
"A Secret History" by Donna Tartt will immerse you in a gripping tale of murder, money, and the dark secrets of a group of young adults, leaving you questioning the boundaries of truth and loyalty.
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Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

The Swiftie Effect Dominates the NFL

Hadley Reardon, Journalist November 14, 2023
World-famous singer Taylor Swift has made Travis Kelce a household name and the NFL is riding the wave.
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