This week has been depressingly gloomy in terms of weather. It rained at least every other day and I found myself struggling to feel motivated because of it. The song “Josh” by Peach PRC was one motivator for me, along with copious amounts of coffee. Peach PRC is an Australian singer-songwriter and has come out […]
Month: March 2021
Issue Brief
After a while of consideration, I have decided to address the issue of how taking away arts courses and extracurriculars affects the mental health of students. This topic is an intervention on a policy discussion because while many teachers and parents encourage students to express their creativity and use creative courses as an outlet, many […]
Love Story (Taylor’s Version)
I’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift since I was eight years old, which seems crazy to me. I remember sitting in the back of my mom’s minivan and hearing “Love Story” on the radio, which was the first time I ever heard her music. Without hearing that song, I probably wouldn’t have ever gotten […]
Cool Girl by Dodie
Dodie, or “dodie” as she stylizes it, is a 25 year old singer-songwriter from Essex. She has released three EPs and has nearly three million monthly listeners on Spotify. The singer began her career on YouTube, where she posted covers and plenty of original songs. Her debut album, Build A Problem, is being released this […]
Reflections on Deliberations
I think my group succeeded in creating a solid information base. In the personal stake section of our deliberation, we shared our personal and emotional experiences with the issue. We discussed with the participants how gender bias and stereotypes in entertainment media have affected us, whether it be through magazines or film. Many participants shared […]