Personally, I think it is very clear why “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki did not win the Booker Prize. With star-studded reviews from publications like the New York Times and authors like Barbara Kingsolver, “A Tale for the Time Being” holds so much...
Rina Huang
Rina Huang is a junior at The College Preparatory School in Oakland, California. When not writing, she enjoys playing the viola, debating politics with her friends, and advocating for the oxford comma.
Column: BART Woman: A reflection on COVID-19 and anti-Asian racism
A racist encounter on the BART train reflects the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
Opinion: The United States prison system is deeply flawed and demands reform
On January 31, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude. But there was a loophole. Slavery and involuntary servitude were abolished, except as a punishment for a crime. Once you are...
Message to my next president: Confront the deep racial inequality in the United States
Dear future president, As you enter your presidency, know that this year has been a year for deep internal change. You cannot just follow in the steps of your predecessors, you must be proactive. Regardless of your previous stance, you must confront the deep racial...