Lululemon Sued for “Forever Chemicals”
“Be Human, Be Well, and Be Planet” is Lululemon’s statement of purpose as part of the Impact Agenda, a set of goals and strategies guiding the brand’s work. For years, …
Articles by Polina Akulova
Coachella’s Hallowed History
Big, bright, and boho-chic: these words may come close to summing up the festival powerhouse that is Coachella. Each April, music lovers and social media influencers storm the tiny town …
Artemis II: Why are we going to the moon a second time?
On June 20th, 1969, the United States’ Apollo 11 famously became the first spacecraft to land on the moon. This was a culmination of a short-term space race and the …
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran’s New Supreme Leader
As of Feb. 28, 2026, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint military strike conducted by the United States and Israel on his compound in Tehran. …
OpenAI and Anthropic’s Negotiations with The Pentagon | One is In and One is Out
Since late February, AI research company Anthropic and the Pentagon have engaged in discussions regarding Anthropic’s concern over the use of its technology for things like mass surveillance and autonomous …
The Death of Mexico’s Most Powerful Leader | Who Is The Drug Kingpin Known As “El Mencho”?
Deaths, charred landmarks, burned cars and damaged buildings. Federal troops stand guard outside the General Prosecutor’s headquarters in Mexico City. In the past three days, the usually peaceful landscape of …
Emerald Fennel’s Wuthering Heights
“Whatever our souls are made out of, his and mine are the same.” This famous quote from Emily Brönte’s novel, “Wuthering Heights,” has become synonymous with passionate romance and Gothic …
BC Spotlight: Neuroscience Club
How do we perceive pain? How do neural networks transform sensory input into thoughts and memories? How can learning processes be improved? These decades-long questions have been thoroughly explored but …
BC Club Spotlight: Japanese Cultural Exchange Club
In the western world, it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t know the color of matcha, the taste of sushi or anime’s highly stylized features. However, there is still much …
BC Club Spotlight – Bloodworks Club
During World War II in 1944, Bloodworks Northwest—originally called the King County Central Blood Bank—was established to serve hospitals in Seattle and King County, addressing the need for a centralized …
Netflix’s Second Screen Phenomenon
Imagine the perfect evening: at the end of a long day, you come home ready to watch an episode of your favorite show. A favorite drink is poured and you …
Matcha’s Social Impact: From Pop Culture to Performative Wellness Trends
Hot girls do pilates, hot girls read, hot girls . . . drink matcha? Motivational slogans like these have often been seen on visual-centered platforms like Pinterest, TikTok and Instagram, …
The Problem with “Emotional” AI
The story of human-robot relationships is nothing new. Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot,” explored the ethics of day-to-day life with robots, William Gibson’s Necromancer delved into cyborg bodies and corporate greed, …
“One Way or The Other”. Why Greenland Matters to Trump
The United States military bombing of Venezuela and the capturing of its president, Nicolás Maduro, marked a turning point in the United States of the 2020s. Though this turn of …
A Step in Closing the Gender Safety Gap: Key Government Endorsement for the Female Crash Test Dummy
Women are 73% more likely to be injured and 17% more likely to be killed in a car crash than men. Though these sobering statistics are by no means new, …
Grandpabot: A Solution to Overcoming Grief or a Continuation of the Loneliness Epidemic?
Can grief be dealt with through automation? Is digital immortality possible? 10 years ago, these questions would have been impossible to answer, but nowadays, modern scientists have managed to come …
Has The Fallen Angel Become A Malignant Devil? A Review of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025)
Since childhood, Guillermo del Toro has been fascinated with monsters. In fact, one of his first toys, which he still owns, was a plush werewolf that he sewed together with …
From Nordic Folklore To Trending Accessories- The Origin and Impact of “Labubu”
In the ’80s, there were Cabbage Patch Kids. In the ’90s, Beanie Babies and Tamagotchis. The 2010s marked the rise of fidget spinners. It’s no surprise that every decade has …
The Growing FDA Recalls, From Pasta To Cucumbers- What’s Not Safe To Eat?
As of Sept. 25, 2025, 20 people from 15 states tested positive for the outbreak strain of Listeria after consuming pre-cooked pasta meals. Five days later, on Sept. 30, Nate’s …
The History of The White House’s East Wing and Trump’s New Ballroom
Construction for Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom started just last week, with construction crews tearing down the facade of the East Wing where the new space is being built. The …