Protest theatre, or agitprop, is a general theatrical/political term referencing all kinds of theatre utilized to protest political and economic inequities and social ills, according to the Encyclopedia of South African Theatre, Film, Media and Performance (“Protest theatre”). In the late 20th century, it was a powerful tool of social…

I don’t believe Othello truly loved Desdemona. Rather, I agree with Rushdie’s argument that Othello was only using Desdemona to raise his own social ranking with her being his trophy. That, and lust. Because if you truly loved someone, would you dare kill them? Sure, Othello’s honor would be tarnished…

Every night I lie in bed. I lay wrapped in my blanket cocoon, my head resting on my pillow in which it attempts to bury itself in a mental underworld of total tranquility. With each exhale, I feel a catharsis releasing the tension from the knots tied within my stomach…

Why do we fall in love with the people we fall in love with? More often than not, why do we fall for those who go against our preconceived notions of the “perfect” soulmate? Why are we attracted to those who society deems as inappropriate for us to fall…

I recently finished reading the novel The Rainbow Comes and Goes, written by Anderson Cooper and his mother Gloria Vanderbilt. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word of it, and of course, had to jot down the unforgettable insights shared between mother and son every couple pages. The novel is a…

At my core, I hear the familiar ringing bells of service. Being of service to others is everything. One cannot have all positive traits we like to ruminate over — kindness, generosity, empathy, and more — without being a steward of humanity. It goes both ways: it takes all of…

By: Sydney Amaya and Aleena Malik In Dorian’s society, the aesthetic movement and overall elitism of the time resulted in beauty being a crucial characteristic in people and art. Art and people deemed beautiful were revered while anything or anyone deemed ugly or taboo was cast out of society. …

With a clear mind following the conclusion of AP exams, a lot’s been swimming between my ears lately so I thought I’d take the opportunity to share my two cents regarding a topic that holds relevant connections to our infamous novel in this week’s blog post. I find it fascinating…

When one wants to do something bold and possibly uncharacteristic of themselves, such as, in the spirit of prom season, a shy introvert asking their crush to prom, all they must do is view their life as an experiment where they are the lab rat. A mindset where one views…