Articles by Shreeya Gounder
Aug. 18, 2023
The AP Psychology debacle in Florida: will politics win over science?
On Aug. 3, 2023, the Florida Department of Education banned the teaching of AP Psychology in Florida schools. Citing the “Parental Rights in Education Act”…

Jul. 28, 2023
Citizen science, the new solution to scientific advancement in Philadelphia?
In recent years, citizen science has become essential in bridging the disparity between the scientific community and general public. Citizen science, research that relies on…

Jul. 28, 2023
The consequences of Drexel’s construction spree
Being situated in the heart of Philadelphia, most of us have become familiar with sounds of construction around us. We live in the city and…

Jul. 14, 2023
Why transgender health is once again under attack
Given the recent supreme court decisions on Affirmative Action, LGBTQ+ rights and student loans, it is to no one’s surprise that human rights have once…

Jun. 30, 2023
Philly’s alarming wildfire smoke explained
During the week of June 5, Philadelphia and other major areas along the East Coast were shrouded in eerie fog, leaving the sky a murky…

May. 12, 2023
2023 mayoral candidates on Philadelphia arts
Philadelphia is a city renowned for its vibrant arts and culture scene from world-renowned institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the rich performing…

Apr. 21, 2023
The ugly truth of today’s fashion
The first time I walked into Brandy Melville, I was 15 years old. I had avoided it my entire life, opting to find my clothes…

Feb. 24, 2023
A breakdown of Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show
“Don’t act like you forgot!” She calls the shots. Rihanna’s back! 119 million people watched in awe as a figure clad in red with a…

Feb. 3, 2023
Top Five Fashion Moments of 2022
Fashion saw big surprises, questionable choices, and iconic moments in 2022. The past met the present as early 2000s trends made controversial comebacks and some…
