Trinh DuongThe End of a BeginningIf you did not already know, I decided to embark on my writing endeavors this semester after enrolling in the course, UGBA 192AC (Social…Dec 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017
Trinh DuongPerspective: What is the Truth?Last week, I wrote a piece about the effects (and dangers) of fake news and how news outlets will often use a theory called agenda setting…Nov 27, 2017Nov 27, 2017
Trinh DuongWhy Fake News is ScaryIn the past year or so, I have been hearing the words “fake news” more often than not. The term is constantly being thrown around. So what…Nov 20, 2017Nov 20, 2017
Trinh DuongWho or What is a Citizen?At the end of last month, Saudi Arabia granted citizenship to Sophia, an artificially intelligent robot. In doing so, it became the first…Nov 13, 2017Nov 13, 2017
Trinh DuongWear It’s FromHave you ever wondered how stores like Forever 21 or H&M are able to provide you with really nice, heavy-duty jackets for $30 a piece? It’s…Nov 6, 2017Nov 6, 2017
Trinh DuongEmotion vs LogicGrowing up, I have always considered myself a very logical person. I generally “followed my brain over my heart.” My actions were guided by…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
Trinh DuongUnderstanding the Alt-RightAs a self-proclaimed liberal, it’s hard for me to understand the thought process of the Alt-Right. I am sure this is the same for many…Oct 23, 2017Oct 23, 2017
Trinh DuongHow to Improve Social Media MovementsToday, logging in to your social media accounts and hearing about a new social movement via hashtag is not uncommon. Rather, it has become…Oct 15, 2017Oct 15, 2017
Trinh DuongNew Power and ResponsibilityWhen people think of power, I think the first thing that comes to mind is “money.” This is a common idea that people are told growing up…Oct 9, 2017Oct 9, 2017
Trinh DuongThe Two Sides of San FranciscoWhen people think about San Francisco, usually their first immediate thought is technology, innovation, and the Silicon Valley. After that…Oct 3, 2017Oct 3, 2017