It is quite well known that Star Wars began as an allegory for the Vietnam War, where the evil tyrannical empire is overthrown by local, poor, guerilla rebels. The original trilogy of Star Wars, released four years after the US pulled out of Vietnam, has always been a political examination of the United States, as… Read more: Palestine and the Rebellion Against Empires

The Patriarchy Simply put, it’s a social system were men primarily hold the power. This affects all parts of our society like education, work, health and safety. Essentially, the American Dream is based off of this idea; the breadwinning husband and the cleaning housewife. From rags to riches, with a big backyard and picket fence… Read more: Patriarchy: Understanding its Impact on Modern Life

Fear doesn’t start with danger. It starts with a thought. I used to think fear was simple. Like something happens, you get scared, and then it’s over. But the more I’ve been paying attention, the more I realize it doesn’t work like that. Fear doesn’t just show up once. It builds, it changes what you… Read more: The Danger of “what if-“

Try to imagine your future, wheither it’s a mental rough sketch or a complex and thought out outline. What do you have in mind? Do envison yourself feeling satisfied and acomplished in life? Or are you still the same old person you are today? When we envision our future, our brain act like a prediction… Read more: The Brain’s look into the future

Throughout the years, students have been faced with one main challenge: stress and anxiety. 11:47 P.M. At 11:47 p.m., two students sit at their desks staring at the same assignment. One keeps rereading the same sentence, distracted and overwhelmed. The other is working steadily, focused and calm. The difference between them is not intelligence. It’s… Read more: The Effect of Exercise on Students’ Minds