Why International Students Deserve a Pathway to Stay
This article explores the economic, academic, and social contributions of international students, and makes a strong case for providing a pathway to permanent residency after graduation.
Beyond Borders: 5 International Students Who Helped Build America’s Future
This article highlights the stories of Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, Indra Nooyi, Hamdi Ulukaya, and Ahmed Zewail — five former international students whose journeys shaped U.S. innovation, business, and science.
Black Men and Public Space
This summary of Brent Staples' essay explores how stereotypes about race affect Black men in public spaces, and how Staples copes with being misjudged as a threat.
Black Men and Public Space - Response
This response reflects on Brent Staples' essay, connecting his experiences of racism in America with broader ideas of survival instincts, acceptance, and human evolution.
Self-Assessment: My Relationship with Writing
This self-assessment shares my personal journey with writing — from childhood fantasy stories to writing articles and reporting for my school newspaper.
Once More to the Lake
This reflection explores E. B. White’s story, focusing on the father’s dual existence, his memories, and the emotional merging of past and present.
The Lottery - Marxist Analysis
This article analyzes Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery” through a Marxist lens, focusing on how tradition, class, and power sustain harmful systems.
The Bedroom (Vincent Van Gogh)
This original poem reflects on Van Gogh’s painting “The Bedroom,” exploring themes of loss, memory, and grief through vivid imagery.
Representing Madison College at the Wisconsin Student Government Meeting
This post covers my experience representing 27,275 Madison College students as Governor at the Wisconsin Student Government meeting, highlighting our priorities for sustainability, international student support, and more.
Snickers “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry” Commercial Analysis
This rhetorical analysis explores the 2010 Snickers commercial featuring Betty White, showing how humor, emotion, and timing make the message memorable and effective.
Nike Football – Giant Soccer Ball Crushing BMW (Visual Analysis)
This visual analysis explains how Nike’s bold “Giant Soccer Ball Crushing BMW” advertisement uses emotion, symbolism, and design to communicate the brand’s power and dominance in sports culture.
Global Minds, Local Impact: How U.S.-Trained Professionals Are Reshaping Their Countries
This article tells the inspiring stories of four international professionals from Japan, India, Turkey, and Kenya who used their U.S. education to create lasting change in their home countries.
