Deanza Jayaputri Andriansyah

The most political pair of jeans in America

American Eagle, a clothing and accessories retailer, launched a controversial jean campaign starring actress Sydney Sweeney on July 25. Sweeney gained mainstream recognition for...

The lost joy of concert culture

When tickets for Ariana Grande’s upcoming tour went on sale, fans had to brace for chaos. Entire sections almost immediately disappeared from official ticketing...

The price of becoming a ‘high-value’ woman

In the digital age where youth are constantly online and often lack strong role models in their real lives, content creators and influencers have...

Posting without impact

Younger generations like Gen Z have proven to be more involved in activism in comparison to their older peers. Driven by a sense of...

Hustle culture and the LinkedIn effect

In today’s world, one of the hardest things to do is simply exist. Instead of enjoying our hobbies or joining clubs for fun, there...

The undervalued humanities

Often dismissed as soft or easy, the academic pursuits associated with humanities are deeply undervalued in today’s world. As the number of students enrolling...

Intergenerational trauma in Asian families

In many Asian households, emotions are contained, respect is demanded and family secrets are locked away. This suppressed pain is often passed down like...

Love is a commodity

Despite society’s countless changes and evolutions, one constant has endured across most parts of the world — the pursuit of love. To be and...

What happened to tween media?

“High School Musical,” “Hannah Montana,” “Teen Titans” — the list goes on. If these movies and shows bring up a wave of nostalgia, you...

The concerning rise of AI content in politics

A deeply offensive AI-generated video, depicting a bizarre version of Gaza, Palestine, was recently shared by President Donald Trump on social media. The video...

Monetizing childhood & the costs of child stardom

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse. Nearly every child has dreamed of being famous, idolizing the celebrities they see on TV, in...

The rise of conservative femininity online

From being a girlboss to being just a girl, there has been a shift in how feminism is presented in the mainstream. This reflects...

The addiction to artificial authenticity in social media

Stardom and virality are desired by the masses. Relatable experiences — such as eating out or traveling — have become commodities to be sold...

The end of the American Dream and why it’s OK

Editor's note: This article was updated on 3/3/2025 to remove the incorrect reference to Donald Trump winning the 2020 election. It has been corrected...