Opinion: Student Voices

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From the 28th to the 30th of April of 2023, I attended the 24th Jeonju International Film Festival. It was the breath of fresh air I needed after the stifling midterm exams period; I was able to appreciate some of the newest films that were hitting the international festival circuit, as well as some older films included as part of arthouse screenings.

The immigrant experience is one that is unique and often difficult to navigate. It was not until I watched Everything Everywhere All At Once that I realized how much my life mirrored the immigrant experience.

As I walk down the streets in my neighborhood, I see women peering at any reflective object they can find to reapply their makeup. Most of the restrooms I enter in malls or restaurants are filled with women crowding around...

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen thousands of casualties, the emergence of new variants, vaccine booster shots, and social distancing policies to keep the virus at...

In recent years, BTS, or Bangtan Sonyeondan (translates to "Bulletproof Boys"), has established itself as a Korean legend. Despite its relatively modest beginnings...

When we take humanities courses, we are introduced to a plethora of intimidating primary texts. Due to their idiosyncratic and enigmatic nature, we are often alienated...

It is no secret that social media has far proved its unfaltering relevance in our daily lives. For a majority of Generation Z users, social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, ...

Released on 17 Sept. 2021, the nine-episode Korean thriller “Squid Game” has become a runaway hit on Netflix. Members of the cast — from leading to supporting actors — have...

Drag is a form of performance art where one dresses up in clothing meant to exaggerate specific gender stereotypes, usually of the opposite sex. Drag is characterized...

“Shéhérezade” is a candid, raw, and emotionally intricate French independent film directed by Jean-Bernard Marlin. Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018, ...