Academic Articles

How The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann Deals With Modernism

USC thesis on Thomas Mann’s WWI reflections through the setting and characters of his novel: The Magic Mountain

Machismo and Violence in Gina Apostol’s Novels

Research essay which explores Philippine patriarchal structures and state violence through the novels of Gina Apostol

Latines in the Film Industry Deserve Better – Annenberg Media.pdf

Latines in the Film Industry Deserve Better

Student news article about the underrepresentation of Latino artists in the American TV and movie industry

The Danger of Passion in Othello

A paper about the Shakespearean concepts of action and passion, and how they relate to the characters of Othello

What Anthony Bourdain Meant For Me & My Dad

A biographical piece detailing Anthony Bourdain's career and why he rose to fame

How the (Super)Natural Works in Rosemary’s Baby

Personal essay that describes how Rosemary’s Baby intensifies psychological horror through intertwining supernatural and real-world conflicts

How Overseas Studies Have Affected Conservative China and its Foreign Policy

A paper on the history of Chinese educational migration and its limited effect on the country

The Tohono O'odham & Pima's Struggles Against Climate Change

A short essay about the origins of Sonoran Native American tribes and their current conflict with adapting to climate change