Not too long before writing this piece, I watched the Netflix-exclusive film Don’t Look Up which my relatives had been urging me to watch. The 2021 film, directed by Adam McKay is the story of two obscure astronomers who discover a comet headed straight for Earth which would cause mass extinction upon contact. Their quest…
Forest for the Trees: The Importance of Cultural Burning in Yosemite National Park
The recent fire events worsened by climate change that plagued California since 2018 have reached Yosemite National park. At least 5,000 acres of the southern end near the Washburn Trail were burned as of July 7, endangering the iconic red wood trees in Mariposa Grove. This was the second time that fires have threatened the…
The Pandora’s Box Effect of the Dobbs Decision
On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court voted to rescind a settled law, affecting half of the population. Even with the leaked draft to overturn Roe vs Wade a month prior, when the Dobbs ruling was handed down, the news felt jarring. Roe vs Wade was an intrenched legal precedent, making its overturning…
A Journey Through Guo Pei’s Iconic Designs
The Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy exhibit at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor museum is dazzling in every sense. As someone who is passionate about fashion and design, the premier Chinese couturier was already on my radar. Seeing Guo Pei’s creations in person is a life-altering experience. The extensive collection of Guo Pei’s works are…