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Alvarado: Fashion and the Illusion of Wealth

By Andrea Alvarado January 18, 2019

  Despite clothing being considered a basic human necessity, fashion goes beyond simple textiles and functional designs. Nowadays, fashion has countless categories that allow individuals to capture...

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Alvarado: Moderation Applies to Politics Too

By Andrea Alvarado January 14, 2019

  On the political spectrum, there is no doubt I fit somewhere on the extreme left. I consider myself a very progressive liberal and most of the people surrounding me share similar politics. Therefore,...

Photo by Samantha Marx

Alvarado: Decline of Fantasy Fashion

By Andrea Alvarado December 5, 2018

The casting director of Victoria’s Secret made an accurate description of what fashion and beauty have been for centuries. When asked about transgender and plus-sized models joining the Fashion Show,...

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Alvarado: Electoral Districts Are a Threat to Democracy

By Andrea Alvarado November 27, 2018

  A representative democracy is designed to safeguard the interests of the population. Electoral districts must be redrawn every ten years by the state legislature, which in the state of Utah,...

Alvarado: The Senate Does Not Reflect the American Public

Alvarado: The Senate Does Not Reflect the American Public

By Andrea Alvarado November 21, 2018

  The United States Congress is a complex, confounding and controversial creature. This branch of government appeared to hold a special place in the hearts the Founding Fathers, who dedicated the...

Jair Bolsonaro

Alvarado: Brazil’s Election Proves Democracy is in Danger

By Andrea Alvarado November 14, 2018

  On October 7th, Brazil joined the list of countries that have elected representatives with authoritarian tendencies. The newest sensation among global extremist right-wing groups is Jair Bolsonaro...

Alvarado: The Appropriation of Black Womens Beauty

Alvarado: The Appropriation of Black Women’s Beauty

By Andrea Alvarado November 11, 2018

  Colonization has imposed the Western standard of beauty as an international norm, and popular culture has continued to perpetuate this trend. The world’s population is increasing in its diversity...

(Photo by: Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening)

Alvarado: Black and Invisible: Black Women Neglected by the Military

By Andrea Alvarado November 7, 2018

  In Jan. 2017, the United States Army lifted a ban on dreadlocks and twists for female soldiers. For many women currently serving in the army or already retired, this symbolized a step towards...

Alvarado: Kanye Wants to Make America Trumps Again

Alvarado: Kanye Wants to Make America Trump’s Again

By Andrea Alvarado October 22, 2018

  Kanye West is on a media tour to encourage “free thought” and “love.” However, he is doing so by spewing outrageous and ill-informed comments that are far from breaching the divide our...

Alvarado: The Case for Diversity in Politics

Alvarado: The Case for Diversity in Politics

By Andrea Alvarado October 22, 2018

The United States is the oldest democracy in history. Unfortunately, the country also has one of the lowest voter turnouts amongst developed democracies in the world. It seems that Americans are discouraged...

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