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Capstone Reflection
Reflecting on my capstone project with Advancing Justice SoCal, I feel I must credit all the influences and experiences that inspired me...
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May 194 min read
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Reflection as Global Scholar
Looking back on my time as a global scholar, I can’t help but reminisce on all the GIP events, padlet posts, blog drafts, exciting...
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May 193 min read
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Mark Carney’s Victory in Canada’s Election
Mark Carney has led Canada’s Liberal Party to a dramatic election victory, defeating the conservatives and their leader Pierre Poilievre....
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Apr 302 min read
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Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88
Pope Francis, who became the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, died at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta at age 88. The cause of...
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Apr 282 min read
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Europe’s New Reality: Trump Quitting or Undercutting NATO?
In President Trump’s first term, he threatened to pull out of NATO while in his second, he’s attempting to undermine it from within. This...
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Feb 252 min read
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Heinz Ethics--PolyGlobal Event
On January 30th, PolyGlobal hosted a panel of three speakers to discuss immigration: Professor Reisz, Mr. De Los Santos, and Professor...
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Feb 43 min read
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Strategic Ambiguity Plea to President
Dear Mr./Mrs. President, The United States’ foreign policy regarding the People’s Republic of China(PRC) and the Republic of China(ROC)...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Beyond Borders: Trader Joes and the Fusion of Flavors
Trader Joes, a national chain of American neighborhood grocery stores which began in our very own Pasadena, has taken an international...
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Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Insights from Mietek Boduszynski
This week, my Facing Global Challenges class had the unique opportunity to host a special guest: Professor Mietek Boduszynski, whose work...
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Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Vanishing Islands that Failed to Vanish
In the expanse of the Indian Ocean, far from any mainland, a delicate dance unfolds between land and sea. Tropical islands, formed atop...
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Aug 21, 20242 min read
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George Clooney's Letter to President Biden: Plea to Step Down
In a turn of events, actor George Clooney has publicly urged President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race. This call...
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Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Unraveling the Environmental and Health Crisis in Gaza
During the course of the Israel conflict, many have place emphasis on the livelihoods of the people while neglecting the environmental...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Addressing the Global Water Crisis
The global water crisis continues to be one of the most pressing issues of our time, affecting billions of people worldwide. The global...
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Jun 3, 20242 min read
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Dr. Anthony Arend on US Foreign Policy
Dr. Anthony Arend recently delivered an engaging presentation on U.S. foreign policy, providing the Poly community with crucial insights...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
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Climate with Justin Worland
Justin Worland, a TIME senior correspondent, highlighted the intersection of policy, politics, and society while illustrating how it...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
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International Women's Day '24: Jennifer Hall Lee
During the International Women's Day Event featuring Jennifer Hall Lee, I was exposed and opened to a multitude of issues women face from...
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Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Lost World
In "Lost World," by Cambodian filmmaker Kalyanee Mam, Mam sheds light on the delicate balance between cultural preservation and the...
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Mar 3, 20242 min read
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A Step Without Feet
The screening of "A Step Without Feet" was a beautiful piece that showcased seven Syrian refugees' challenges while finding a new life in...
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Feb 18, 20241 min read
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