Table of Contents

Journalism

International Law & Human Rights

Political Theory & Philosophy

Cultural Studies & Society

French Language & Literature

Creative Writing

Journalism

Barbie Review: A Film About Womanhood, Made by Women, for Women
The Triangle, July 2023
Cultural critique of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie adaptation. Examines how the film balances humor and social commentary while centering women’s perspectives in Hollywood.
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Beyond the Stage: The Triangle Interviews The 502s
The Triangle, Aug. 2023
Feature interview with “The Happiest Band on Earth,” The 502s, exploring their tour, fan culture, and behind-the-scenes energy. Written during their New York stop at Hudson Yards.
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Drexel Student DJ Opens for Sean Kingston at Philly Welcome Week
The Triangle, May 2023
Profile of student DJ Simon Bhatia and his performance with reggae fusion artist Sean Kingston. Explores Drexel’s creative community and student artistry.
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Entertainment in Philly This Summer
The Triangle, June 2023
Lifestyle piece spotlighting Philadelphia’s summer events and hidden gems, blending city history with arts, food, and culture.
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Exclusive: Dave Franco & Alison Brie on “Somebody I Used to Know”
The Triangle, Feb. 2023
Roundtable interview with Franco (director) and Brie (actor/co-writer). Covers their creative process, Jewish cultural identity, casting choices, and the challenge of reinventing rom-com tropes.
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Matisse in the 1930s Exhibition Opens While PMA Members Unionize
The Triangle, Nov. 2022
Arts & labor reporting on the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new exhibition opening amid unionization efforts. Blends cultural criticism with labor rights coverage.
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New York Fashion Week: The Misconceptions Behind the Modeling Industry
The Triangle, Mar. 2023
Report on NYFW’s labor conditions, model experiences, and industry myths. Offers a critical perspective on fashion’s pressures and realities.
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The Bittersweet Daze Tour: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
The Triangle, Aug. 2023
Concert review of Cavetown’s Bittersweet Daze Tour, featuring Grent Perez, Ricky Montgomery, and mxmtoon. Highlights the celebratory atmosphere and LGBTQ+ representation in the indie-pop scene.
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Feature Reporting (Unpublished Clips)

Activists in Philadelphia Resist Roe v. Wade’s Risk of Reversal
Unpublished Feature, May 2022
On-the-ground coverage of Philadelphia protests following the leaked Supreme Court draft overturning Roe v. Wade. Includes activist interviews, historical context, and firsthand accounts of intergenerational organizing.
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District Improvement Plan Pushes Addressment of Racial Imbalance in Schools
Unpublished News Feature, May 2022
Report on Fairfield, CT Board of Education debates over racial imbalance and equity initiatives. Covers community concerns, financial tensions, and comparisons to neighboring districts.
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Individuality Meets Community: The Balance of Creatives in Greek Life
Unpublished Feature, 2022
Profile of student musician Simon Bhatia balancing fraternity life with creative identity. Explores tensions between conformity and artistry in college culture.
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International Law & Human Rights

Beyond the IQ Score: Rethinking the Death Penalty for the Intellectually Disabled
International Law & Human Rights, 2023

Case analysis of Atkins v. Virginia (2002), where the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that executing individuals with intellectual disabilities violates the Eighth Amendment. Explores the role of psychological evidence, evolving standards of decency, and implications for future death penalty jurisprudence.

Justifying War Against Civilians: Argentina’s Guerra Sucia
International Law & Human Rights, 2024

Analysis of Argentina’s “Dirty War” (1976–1983) as a case of state-sponsored terrorism. Demonstrates how authoritarian regimes rationalize violence against civilians under national security pretexts, while emphasizing international law’s condemnation of such practices and the need for accountability.
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Napalm in the Vietnam War: Ethics and Illegality
International Law & Human Rights, 2024
Case study on the history and use of napalm as a weapon of war. Analyzes its legal status under international law, civilian impact, and symbolic role in antiwar protest, concluding that its use violated jus in bello and ethical standards of proportionality.
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The Chain of Command and the My Lai Massacre
International Law & Human Rights, 2024
Exploration of military hierarchy and its failures during the My Lai Massacre (1968). Examines breakdowns in accountability, ethical leadership, and command responsibility, highlighting systemic flaws that enabled atrocities and influenced later debates on war crimes trials.
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The Inherent Illegality of War
International Law & Human Rights, 2024
Critical analysis arguing that war itself constitutes a crime under international humanitarian law. Examines jus in bello principles, the persistence of war crimes, and case studies such as Andersonville Prison Camp to demonstrate the moral and legal failures of warfare.
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The Pillars of Democracy: Sunday Times v. United Kingdom
International Law & Human Rights, 2023
Analysis of the European Court of Human Rights ruling on press freedom during the Thalidomide scandal. Explores the balance between state secrecy and freedom of expression under Article 10 of the ECHR, highlighting the case’s precedent-setting role in protecting investigative journalism and democratic accountability.
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Bogotá Revolt: U.S. Response and Regional Stability
International Law & Human Rights, 2023
Simulated policy memo to Secretary of State George Marshall on the 1948 Bogotá Revolt. Recommends U.S. strategies for balancing Cold War containment with humanitarian aid and diplomatic engagement, contextualizing Latin American instability within the Monroe Doctrine.
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The Ambiguity of U.S. Foreign Policy Toward Africa
International Law & Human Rights, 2023
Engagement with Gorm Rye Olsen’s neo-classical realist analysis of U.S. Africa policy in the post-9/11 era. Evaluates the interplay of national security, counterterrorism, evangelical lobbying, and moral considerations in shaping foreign policy, while raising questions about the ethical dimensions of U.S. interventions.
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Political Theory & Philosophy

Attaques anti-média: La liberté de la presse est-elle menacée ?
French Language & Literature, 2023
En français. Short argumentative essay on press freedom in the digital era. Examines media ownership, misinformation, and democratic responsibility, while reflecting on contemporary threats to journalistic independence.
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Journalism Industry’s Market Structure
Microeconomics, 2024
Evaluates journalism through the lenses of perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly. Concludes that while digital outlets reflect monopolistic competition, U.S. media consolidation aligns with oligopoly.
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Feminism in International Politics
Political Theory & Philosophy, 2023
Essay comparing Cynthia Enloe and Shweta Singh on the gendered dimensions of international politics. Highlights how feminist and queer perspectives uncover overlooked dynamics of power, militarization, and norm translation, emphasizing the need for bottom-up analysis of everyday lives.
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Marx’s Critique of Political Emancipation in Liberal Democracies
Political Theory & Philosophy, 2024
Critical essay comparing Karl Marx’s critique of liberal democracy with John Stuart Mill’s defense of individual liberty. Explores themes of alienation, structural inequality, and the inadequacy of formal rights, contrasting liberal autonomy with Marx’s call for collective human emancipation.
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Spartan vs. Western Warrior Culture
Political Theory & Philosophy, 2024
Comparative essay on Spartan military training and modern Western warrior cultivation. Discusses the agoge system, citizen-soldier identity, and the contrast between Spartan glory and modern ideals of sacrifice, freedom, and professionalized military culture.
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The Flaws of Democracy: Socrates and Aristotle
Political Theory & Philosophy, 2024
Examination of Socrates’ and Aristotle’s critiques of democracy as a system vulnerable to instability and injustice. Analyzes their arguments on virtue, citizenship, and majority rule, offering a nuanced account of democracy’s strengths and limitations.
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French Language & Literature

Analyse brève de ma réinterprétation moderne de Riquet à la Houppe
French Language & Literature, 2024
En français. Reflects on adapting Riquet à la Houppe for modern audiences. Highlights how the reinterpretation shifts from hierarchical gender roles to mutual respect, showing that creativity and philosophy together can challenge stereotypes.
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De Dames à la Défiance: Déconstruction des Idéaux Patriarcaux dans le Récit Français
French Language & Literature, 2024
En français. Comparative reading of Cocteau’s La Belle et la Bête and Vercors’ Silence de la Mer. Argues that female characters both reinforce and resist patriarchal ideals, with silence, resistance, and virtue serving as complex modes of agency.
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Dégustation de Croque-Monsieur
French Language & Literature, 2024
En français. Culinary essay tracing the history of the Croque-Monsieur from early 20th-century Paris bistros to its global adaptations. Explores cultural symbolism, variations such as Croque-Madame, and how food embodies identity and tradition.
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Dégustation du Käsküeche
French Language & Literature, 2024
En français. Study of Alsatian cheese tart (Käsküeche) as a symbol of Franco-German cultural exchange. Explores culinary heritage, geography, family traditions, and how cuisine reflects identity and community in Alsace.
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La Belle et la Bête: La Danse de la Lumière et de l’Ombre
French Language & Literature, 2024
En français. Analysis of Cocteau’s La Belle et la Bête as a symbolic dance between light and shadow. Explores themes of inner virtue, psychological transformation, and the tension between love, sacrifice, and personal freedom.
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La Curiosité dans les Contes de Fées Français comme Force de Transformation et de Défi
French Language & Literature, 2024
En français. Explores the theme of curiosity in La Barbe Bleue, Le Prince spirituel, and two versions of Riquet à la Houppe. Argues that curiosity is both disruptive and liberating—sometimes punished as disobedience, other times celebrated as a path to self-discovery, reflecting Enlightenment ideals and early feminist critiques.
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La Découverte de Grand-mère
French Language & Literature, 2023
En français. Reflective short essay about intergenerational memory, family storytelling, and the role of women in shaping identity. Uses the grandmother figure as a lens to explore love, strength, and maternal influence across generations.
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Le Fil et la Plume: Une Réinterprétation Moderne de Riquet à la Houppe
French Language & Literature, 2024
En français. A modern retelling of Perrault’s Riquet à la Houppe set at a fictional Parisian university. Blends themes of beauty, intellect, and prejudice with contemporary issues of gender, fashion, and creative expression. Demonstrates how collaboration across differences leads to transformation and respect.
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Cultural Studies & Society

The Commodification of Hostel Culture in Huacachina, Peru
Cultural Studies & Society, 2024

Analyzes Huacachina’s transformation from desert oasis to global backpacker hub. Uses visual sociology methods to critique tourism’s environmental impact, hostel culture, and inequalities between visitors and locals.

How Sojourner Truth Shaped the Basis of Womanism
Cultural Studies & Society, 2023
Examines Sojourner Truth’s abolitionist and women’s rights advocacy as a precursor to womanism. Connects her activism to Alice Walker’s framework and later waves of Black feminist thought.

Pierre Mignard & 17th-Century Portraiture
Cultural Studies & Society, 2022

Study of Pierre Mignard’s Baroque portraiture. Analyzes how fashion, allegory, and cultural symbolism shaped representations of identity under Louis XIV.

Lady Carafe von Crystal: An IT-Narrative
Cultural Studies & Society, 2025
First-person narrative of an 18th-century Dutch crystal decanter, blending archival research with imaginative voice to interrogate empire, commodification, and museum silence.

A Tale of Ignoring: Censorship and Resistance in The Handmaid’s Tale
English Literature, 2022
Analyzes Atwood’s novel as a feminist dystopia and banned book. Connects themes of censorship, women’s subjugation, and protest to contemporary debates on reproductive rights and systemic oppression.

A Conversation Between Octavia Butler and Barbara Kingsolver
English Literature, 2025
Imagined dialogue comparing Parable of the Sower and Flight Behavior. Explores themes of environmental grief, religion, resilience, and the radical act of noticing in times of collapse.

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English Literature, 2024

Fictional diary of a Holocaust survivor. Blends historical research with imaginative writing to depict trauma, resilience, and Jewish cultural continuity from Auschwitz to Brooklyn.

Creative

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