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Opinion: Snail Mailing with Pen Pals is Awesome

Black and white scribble art depicting a hand holding a calligraphy pen, scratching on a sheet of paper. Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/735634920356474407/

If you’re anything like me, sometimes texting or responding to emails can feel overwhelming. It carries too much an expectation of an immediate response. There’s not enough time to really think about what I want to say or how to say it. In a capitalistic society that monetizes time, the feeling of urgency is especiallyContinue reading “Opinion: Snail Mailing with Pen Pals is Awesome”

Opinion: On the Joys of Rereading

2 by 4 panels with alternating yellow and blue background, each with a hand holding a book. Top row, left to right: against a yellow background, two hands with purple sleeves hold a green-covered book; against a blue background, a hand with an orange sleeve holds an open book, thumb in the center crease of the pages; against a yellow background, a hand with a brown sleeve holds a thick, closed book so the viewer sees the pages rather than the spine; against a blue background, a hand wearing a dark blue sleeve holds a closed orange and gold book. Bottom row, left to right: against a blue background, hands with yellow sleeves is opening the cover of a purple and gold book; against a yellow background, hands with dark purple sleeves are holding open a book with a purple ribbon bookmark; against a blue background, a hand with purple sleeve is holding two stacked books, the top with black and gold cover and the bottom with green and white cover; against a yellow background, a hand with a pink sleeve is turning the page of an open book. Source: https://www.readitforward.com/essay/article/books-people-reread/

The joy of rereading comes from finding and learning about ideological and cultural nuances. Little doses of culture at a time.

Opinion: Fairness cannot exist without justice

A minimalist pastel-colored illustration depicting 4 figures on a see-saw. Two large persons stand on the left side, and two smaller persons stand on the right. To ensure the seesaw is level, the two on the right stand on boxes. Centered above them is a yellow circle with an equal sign inside.

According to John Rawls’ argument for justice as fairness, it is clear that the government of the United States is perpetuating an UNJUST system, as not everyone has an equal opportunity to create the rules.

Opinion: Fanfiction Is the Great Pathway into Writing

Drawing of an open book with lines representing text on the facing pages. 5 writing utensils are standing with their points on the pages. From left to right: a red ballpoint pen, a red calligraphy pen, a gray drawing pen, a blue highlighter, and a red pencil. Source: https://howtowritefanfiction.com/

Especially for young readers and writers, fanfiction can be a great way to develop writing skills, find and build a sense of community, and foster a love for both reading and writing.

Opinion: Free Speech Versus Hate Speech

A row of colorful cut-out figures under five floating speech bubbles. From left to right, they are colored: yellow, red, pink, light blue, orange, and dark blue. The bubbles, from left to right, are: pink, light blue, yellow, red, and orange. Source: https://www.bcse.org/lets-talk-talanoa-how-clean-energy-can-power-ambition/

How do we have both social unity and diversity of ideas without protecting hate speech?

Opinion: Accessibility and Accountability

Against a red background, a person with short black and a black shirt and pants scratches their head as they look at a sheet of paper they are holding. A white dialog box shows the viewer what is on the paper. Three emoticons from left to right are frowny, smiley, and neutral. Each face has an empty red checkbox beneath it. Source: http://www.digital-web.com/articles/accountability_of_accessibility_and_usability/

Everyone should be held accountable when it comes to accessibility. We’re all living in the same world, but we’re all experiencing it in vastly different perspectives. It only makes sense to ensure everyone can access those perspectives.