Disruptive Vacationing: The Ethics of Airbnbs
As the weather grows warmer, many Americans are starting to make plans for summer vacations. One option of lodging for travelers that was popular even before the pandemic is Airbnbs,…
Articles by Isabel Chen
History Told Through Linguistics: Graphic Pejoratives in Written Chinese
The logographic nature of the Chinese written language creates unique situations in which the visual aspect of a word and its meaning is not necessarily attached to its spoken pronunciation. …
Group of Seniors Worriedly Report Their Friend’s Rapid Deterioration as College Application Season Progresses
Aurora, Illinois (The Acronym) — As the universally dreaded November 1st deadline quickly approaches, seniors across the nation are scrambling to revise their 472nd personal statement drafts and trying to…
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Homecoming 2021
With the seniors having experienced their last IMSA homecoming almost two years ago and the underclassmen never having experienced it at all, this year’s homecoming was met with high anticipation…
The Evolving Work Culture in East Asian Countries
Hard work is a good thing, and being “hardworking” is a virtuous trait. Despite differences in cultures, traditions, and values across the world, the concept of one admirably pushing past…
Japan’s Plan to Release Radioactive Water From Fukushima Daiichi
On Tuesday, April 13th, the Japanese government announced that in two years, they plan to release 1 million metric tons of treated nuclear wastewater that has been held since the…