In her collection titled The Land of Little Rain, Mary Hunter Austin, known for her early 20th century writings about the Native American community, presents an enchanting view of Southwestern California and its Indigenous inhabitants. Scholars often praise Austin for her “detailed descriptions of the wild creatures and landscapes [that] she observed so lovingly.” Yet, if we … [Read more...] about Admiration or Patronization? A Look Into Mary Austin’s Ecologically Noble Savage
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Saving Ma Ganga: Investigating the Conflict Between Religious Purity and Bacterial Impurity of the Ganges River
The Ganges, or Ganga, is a river that extends nearly 1,680 miles from the base of the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. Like most major world rivers, it is an essential aspect of daily life for those who live along its banks, providing drinking water, irrigation for crops, and serving as an avenue for travel (McNeil). However, in addition to its practical significance, the Ganges … [Read more...] about Saving Ma Ganga: Investigating the Conflict Between Religious Purity and Bacterial Impurity of the Ganges River
IntroductionEmergency rooms (ERs) offer an assorted range of services to a diverse patient population, providing medical care at all hours, catering to immediate health concerns, and supplying primary health care to the urban poor. Private hospitals often redirect uninsured and impoverished patients who cannot afford care to public ERs, which treat patients who are unable to … [Read more...] about
Tweeting and Deleting: Twitter’s Difficulty with Moderating Misinformation
It has been in the news as of late that Elon Musk, self-proclaimed “free speech abolitionist” and the richest man on the planet, will be purchasing social media platform Twitter (Perrigo). Musk’s decision to pursue ownership of Twitter is a reflection of the growing conservative dissent with how social media platforms choose to moderate and regulate speech on their platforms. … [Read more...] about Tweeting and Deleting: Twitter’s Difficulty with Moderating Misinformation
The Unspoken Aspect of Sustainability: The Media Impact on the Public Misconception of Sustainability
As one of the most reputable universities in Los Angeles, the University of Southern California is known for its beautiful campus, strong academic and athletics programs. It is not surprising that the university will be hosting several sporting events during the Los Angeles Olympics of 2028. After Carol Folt rose as the new president of USC, she was transparent about … [Read more...] about The Unspoken Aspect of Sustainability: The Media Impact on the Public Misconception of Sustainability