Abby Chang

Abby Chang

hello! my name is abby (abigail) and i am a taiwanese-american high school student from the bay area. i love meeting new dogs, curating spotify playlist, drinking boba, and scanning my twitter feed. i tend to write about the intersections of science (ie. artificial intelligence, public health, economics etc.) and public policy. i also enjoy delving into philosophical thought and its applications in our society. thank you for reading my academic adventures!
Opinion: The ‘Thucydides Trap’ that possibly binds U.S. and China

Opinion: Paintings of events that changed history

Throughout the course of history, the canvas has offered an unexpected yet poignant way to capture some of society’s most important events. Art lasts forever, the original intentions of the artists cannot be altered; even as decades pass, the original meaning of the...

Opinion: The ‘Thucydides Trap’ that possibly binds U.S. and China

Opinion: The irony of the American extremists

In the current American political climate, the contention between the two leading parties seems irreconcilable. The conviction on both sides could not be any more divergent. However, despite their vast ideological differences, Democrat supporters often share the same...

Opinion: Why art makes me happy

Opinion: Why art makes me happy

When I was younger, I would often beg my mom to take me to art class. In preschool, the most exciting part of the day was arts and crafts time. Sewing little butterflies onto paper, coloring different animals, or drawing my interpretations of myself, it was all very...

Opinion: What I would do if I were Jeff Bezos

Opinion: What I would do if I were Jeff Bezos

If I could be anyone for a single day, I would be Jeff Bezos. That is because he is the richest person on earth, and I could use his wealth to benefit others, my family, as well as myself. First of all, I would be a philanthropist to help my community. For example I...