Artifact 1 Artifact 2 INTRO “Women, Life, Freedom.” Chants from all across the country of Iran, and the world, have been ringing since the death of Mahsa Amini in the hands of country’s Morality Police for not wearing her hijab correctly. Since her death, masses of civilians have taken to the streets in protest of […]
Month: September 2023
Let’s Spice Things Up!
With the weather finally getting chilly, and of course Starbucks starting their Fall drink menu, it seems like everyone’s mind is on a certain flavor, pumpkin spice. Not only has our minds been on it − but our mouths! The flavor was first tested in limited stores in 2003, but quickly became a customer favorite […]
“Breathe… Before It’s Too Late:” An Analysis of Bella’s Pitch
Bella’s artifact showed a grouping of trees designed to look like lungs. However, an area of the trees was missing, highlighting how deforestation is leading to growing rates of air pollution. I thought Bella thoroughly explained the image and how it relates to the audience. I thought Bella did a great job of starting off her […]
The Rise of Matcha
THE MEANING As we all are aware, matcha has grown to become a very popular drink in society. But what exactly is it? And where did it even come from? Matcha is a type of green tea that is grown across East Asia, especially in Japan. The leaves come from the plant Camellia Sinensis. The […]
The Beauty of an “Iced Vaniller”
THE MEANING An “Iced Vaniller” is defined as an iced latte with vanilla syrup and, preferably, oat milk (however this can be subject to change according to one’s milk preferences.) This drink is arguably the best and most classic coffee drink. The term came about when my sister started using it to describe a dire […]
“Women, Life, Freedom” Elevator Pitch
On September 16, 2022, an Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, was killed by the country’s Morality Police, which specifically targets citizens that disobey the country’s moral codes, in the city of Tehran. She was taken into custody for disobeying the country’s hijab law, which states that all women should wear a head covering in all public […]
Passions of Mine
When thinking of my various passions, two specific and different ideas took the forefront: activism for oppressed groups and making coffee as a barista. ACTIVISM I first started feeling passionate about advocating for people and their rights around my freshmen year of high school. I fully accepted myself as queer and began to show that […]
Guns Kill, Not Candy
So far in 2023, there have been over 450 mass shootings in the United States. 28 shootings have taken place in a K-12 school and have killed or injured 44 people. Over the past two decades, groups and individuals have been pushing for stricter gun laws and protection for children in schools. However, the federal […]