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Posts published in “Opinion”

Exploring philosophy in The Trial

The Trial by Franz Kafka follows Josef K., a bank officer who is arrested out of nowhere in his hotel room and has to try to defend himself against charges that are unknown to him.

Review of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

I’ve read a few different books by R.F. Kuang, enough to know I have a generally mixed perspective on her novels.

The end of the first chapter

There are no words to describe the emotions I have been feeling this week. 

I was speaking with a friend of mine this past weekend, and I told him without a second thought, “I am different from the way I used to be.”

Bite of Italy in Hoboken

Sometimes, I feel like transporting to a different country while studying for midterms for a small getaway, and Alessio’s Cafe is exactly that.

My review of Bridgerton season four pt. two

*Disclaimer: This contains spoilers.*

Never more in my life have I gushed, screamed, and had a dopey-looking grin on my face than when I was watching Bridgerton season four, part two.

The light at the end of the tunnel

Once more, we reach this time of the semester. I may only be a freshman, but it is safe to say that I am over the midterm season.

Rejection

I believe that the most powerful thing I have gained from Stevens is no longer fearing rejection. I remember stepping foot on campus at the young age of 18 and being fearful to even email a professor to ask to be excused from class for illness.

Little Women: growing up by letting go

Most coming-of-age films are about exploring and finding a sense of freedom, identity, or purpose in life. Little Women is about what you lose to get there.