March 2021 – All Articles
Social Media: A Challenge to Democracy?
There was “no intelligence that there would be a breach,” stated Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department chief Robert Contee on January 7th, just a day after the Capitol riots that left four rioters and one police officer dead. What began as a pro-Trump rally spiraled horrifically into a violent assault on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C…
Let's Start Labeling Hate Crimes as Hate Crimes
On February 12, on Lunar New Year, four East Asian restaurants in Howard County — Urban Hot Pot, Kung Fu Tea, Bonchon, and East Moon Asian Bistro — were vandalized and looted. Unfortunately, this was not an isolated incident. During the past few weeks, there has been an increase in attacks against East Asian Americans. These attacks have been on…
Performing with Technology: the Arts during COVID-19
We have lost numerous events this year due to COVID-19, and the performing arts is no exception to this loss. In the face of these disappointing and unexpected losses, the Bryn Mawr art department has worked tirelessly to transition these invaluable experiences into a virtual format. This month, Bryn Mawr’s first…
Future of Iran-US Relations
The United States and Iran over the last 40 years have had a strained relationship. U.S. foreign policy towards Iran is centered around dealing with the 1979 Iranian Revolution, during which the people of Iran overthrew the U.S. backed Shah. Ever since, both countries have been at each other’s throats. The transition between administrations will…
The Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine
After a long year of struggle, adaptation, and persistence, the first dose of the highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine was administered in New York City on December 14, 2020 to a Critical Care nurse. This first of the two required doses marked not only the foreseeable end of this pandemic, but also the first public…
An Explanation of the Violence on Capitol Hill
About a month ago, on January 6th, an attack occurred that was unlike anything our generation has seen before: the Capitol Hill riots. After Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election, he claimed voter fraud (which was later found to be a false claim) and encouraged his supporters to reject Joe Biden’s victory,…
Back to Normal: How Daily Attendance is Slowly Increasing at Bryn Mawr
With COVID-19 still spreading rapidly, students across the nation have been stuck at home, learning virtually. Leaders of school districts are eager to get students back into the classroom safely to return to some semblance of traditional classroom education. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools can only…
Treatment of Uyghurs in China
Many international eyes are focused on Xinjiang, a large area within China. Nations have questions about how the Chinese government is treating one of their groups of people, and China has consistently reported that they are treating them justly. However, there is specific evidence that shows otherwise.
Kamala Harris: A New American Leader
On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris was sworn in as the 49th vice president of the United States. The daughter of an Indian mother and a Jamaican father, Harris became the nation’s first woman, first South Asian American, and first Black vice president. It was a historic moment that celebrated other momentous firsts: The…
Monochrome at the Inauguration
Can fashion be political? On January 20th, Vice President Kamala Harris wore a variety of outfits embracing distinct political movements within our nation. As the first female vice president and first vice president of color, Kamala Harris incorporated the significance of her identity within her outfits. In each of…
COVID-19 Vaccines: What’s Anti-Vaxxers’ Role?
The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine is here; However, while frontline workers eagerly snap selfies with their freshly applied Band-Aids and teachers flood to hospitals to receive their first dose of the treatment, one specific group is choosing not to partake in this critical medical milestone. Enter the “Anti-Vaxxers,” a…
400,000 COVID-19 Deaths: What will the Future Look like?
Nearly one year after the United States confirmed the first COVID-19 case on Jan 21, 2020, the death toll has amassed 400,000. It took 12 weeks for the death toll to rise from 200,000 to 300,000, but only five weeks for deaths to increase to 400,000. Currently, the US has the highest death toll for COVID-19,…
President Biden’s Agenda in Action
Newly appointed President Joe Biden must confront some of the biggest challenges the United States has ever seen. He made many big promises during his campaign to alleviate the problems our nation faces involving the pandemic, racial inequality, and climate change, among others. But the question arises — has he lived up to those promises thus…
A New Team for a New President: Inside Joe Biden’s Cabinet
The Biden Transition Team was faced with a difficult task in the weeks surrounding the inauguration — announcing the nominations for Joe Biden's Cabinet. The Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require. On the campaign trail, Biden promised to be “a president for all…
Amanda Gorman and the Poem that Spoke to a Nation
Since Wednesday, January 20th, the name Amanda Gorman has been buzzing in everyone’s ears. Handpicked by first-lady Jill Biden, Gorman performed her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, becoming the youngest inaugural poet at 22-years-old. However, this is not the first time…
The Politicization of Memes
On Wednesday, January 20th, history was made. Behind police barriers and military vehicles, the first woman and woman of color was sworn in on the U.S. Capitol Building steps as the 49th Vice President of the United States. Observing the inauguration, a certain Vermont Senator sat crossed-legged and bundled up in a…
Mawrtian of the Month: Ms. Fetting
Ms. Fetting is Bryn Mawr’s friendly face on campus and a dedicated faculty member. She graduated from Bryn Mawr in 2002, and now is our Dean of Students! From planning fun student events to taking care of disciplinary issues, Ms. Fetting does so much for the Upper School community, and we…
Roe vs. Wade: A Divisive Decision
January 22, 2020 marked the 48th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, a significant landmark in the history of abortion legislation and women’s reproductive rights in the United States. There is still contention surrounding the legal status of abortion today, just as there was in 1857, when abortion first came into legal questioning. At this time, there was no…
The Hype Man Heard Across The League: Mark Ingram
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, running back Mark Ingram was cut from The Ravens’ 53-man roster. The 10-year veteran was cut before going on to the final year of his 3-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Ingram was scheduled to earn 5 million dollars in 2021 for his final season under his contract. Ingram has been…
Science Behind COVID