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Media stereotypes of LGBT characters set misleading standard, isolate viewers

Sarah Mosteller • April 6, 2020

Today’s LGBT representation, while improved, still sets an unrealistic standard for society of how queer people should look and behave. Only showcasing a small portion of the queer community sets the unrealistic standard of which LGBT personalities are acceptable for viewers at home. Before assuming sexuality based on personality traits, remember queer people can present themselves in all the same ways a straight person can and should be written in TV and movies as such.

Questionable ideologies turn into damaging mindsets

Sarah Mosteller • March 28, 2020

Throughout elementary school, I believed when boys pestered me it meant they had a crush on me. That mindset didn't put me at risk of dating violence at a young age, but in middle and high school where flirting is more common those beliefs make me more susceptible to abusive, manipulative, or violent relationships than girls who were taught consent.

Coronavirus isolates but also unifies; an international outlook on the pandemic

Sarah Mosteller • March 22, 2020

Students aged 15-20 from around the world share their experiences as they face the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries are enforcing social distancing, causing feelings of isolation to creep in, but amidst...

Jack Schouten, freshman

Sarah Mosteller • March 3, 2020

What do you think is one of the biggest flaws in the American education system? “One of the biggest issues I’ve noticed is the large class sizes because each person learns individually in a different...

Sunday Crane, freshman

Sarah Mosteller • February 25, 2020

What do you think is one of the biggest flaws in the American education system? “I feel like the gifted system in Columbia is great, and it teaches kids really important skills, but it also sets them...

Sta Omar, junior

Sarah Mosteller • February 20, 2020

In celebration of Black History Month, junior Sta Omar answers questions regarding race in America, RBHS and how to address racism.

Kristian Brown, junior

Sarah Mosteller • February 18, 2020

What do you think is one of the biggest flaws in the American education system? “In my opinion, one of the biggest flaws I’ve noticed is that [the education system] is more focused on conformity. Most...

Bet Menen, junior

Sarah Mosteller • February 11, 2020

Junior Bet Menen offers her thoughts on the flaws she sees in the American education system, especially through its focus on grades and test scores.

Amya Carson, junior

Sarah Mosteller • February 4, 2020

Junior Amaya Carson speaks about her experiences as a person of color living in America in honor of this year's Black History Month.

Social media’s falsified depiction of natural beauty cultivates damaging mindsets

Sarah Mosteller • January 31, 2020

I have a responsibility as a photographer to stop supporting acne stigmas by editing out the pimples in senior photos or family photos, but everyday consumers also have a duty.

Dick Chen, junior

Sarah Mosteller • January 28, 2020

What do you think is one of the biggest flaws in the American education system? “A big flaw in the American education system is that wealthier students have an unfair advantage to students in a lower...

Coming out for clout disrespects LGBTQ community

Sarah Mosteller • January 22, 2020

Junior Sarah Mosteller discusses the conflict of people coming out for clout, and how it impacts the LGBTQ community.

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