Go onto Youtube and watch a video of 2018’s NBA highlights. There’s a high chance that you will hear songs by Kendrick Lamar and Drake while watching Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard, and other basketball stars dominating the court on your screen. And when you hear the same rap songs playing in your very own gym,…
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Rapper San E Releases Controversial Songs about Feminism
On August 6 of 2015, a group of feminist users of DC Inside created the highly controversial South Korean radical feminist website Megalia. Following the false rumor that two Korean women who had contracted MERS had refused quarantine to go on a shopping trip, sexist comments were harshly thrown around on DC Inside. This controversy…
A Reflection on the Dodgers’ 2018 Season
The best part of the 2018 Dodgers’ season took place on October 27, 12:29 AM. Game 3 of the World Series. Max Muncy – the 28 year old utility man who was almost out of baseball prior to the 2018 season – strode to the plate, fresh off of a 35 homer campaign…
[Editor’s Column]Crazy Rich Asians and Representation
When considering Crazy Rich Asians without any knowledge in the history of race relations, or how racial representations work and why they matter, then Crazy Rich Asians is a typical rom-com with typical rom-com tropes: the matriarch, the sassy best friend, the over-the-top cousin, and a collection of flamboyant characters. There are…
Could Walker Buehler Be the New Dodger Ace?
His name is dominating the popularity boards as a rising star in Major League Baseball. Walker Buehler is a 24 year old rookie in the LA Dodgers baseball team. Drafted in the first round of the 2015 First Year Player Draft, Buehler, who is also a Vanderbilt University alumni, is a player praised…
Reflecting on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Season: Game 159
In the past five seasons, the Dodgers have gone a combined 473-337, good for a .583 winning percentage. They’ve won five consecutive division titles. Last season, they made it to the World Series, only to lose in disappointing fashion to the Houston Astros in the deciding Game 7 – a potential victory that…
MLB Postseason Explained
Baseball has been one of America’s most traditional and longest lasting sports. Throughout its history starting from the early 20th century to now, many fans passionately support their club and team throughout the season. Then, if their teams make to the playoffs in October, they are especially more hopeful and excited to root…
BTS Conquering America with ARMY
Kpop has never been so prominent in US before the arrival of BTS; perhaps, BTS is writing history here. A boy band consisting of seven Korean members has achieved every glorious titles of “TOP, BEST, and the FIRST”. Over the past 2 years, BTS has rose to an undeniable stardom in America, winning…
How K-pop Became a Global Phenomenon
A few years ago, upon hearing the phrase “K-pop,” the natural associates to the phrase may have only been PSY’s “Gangnam Style.” Nowadays, however, many K-pop groups are in the limelight and whenever “K-pop” is mentioned, one might picture BTS, Red Velvet, EXO, or Twice. After all, the popularity of K-pop, in this…
MLB Postseason in Depth
The MLB regular season is coming to a close, meaning that the postseason is right around the corner. Let’s look at the the teams that are in contention for the playoffs. This will be an analysis for every team that will make the playoffs and their chances. Boston Red Sox: The team…