Author / Helen Webley-Brown
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Got the Latest Spy Phone? Apple’s Privacy Problem
Got the Latest Spy Phone?Apple's Privacy Problem By Helen Webley-BrownArtwork by Leslie Liu, Design Lead A lot has changed in the two years since Apple proudly advertised its dedication to privacy on the side of a Las Vegas hotel. What happens on your iPhone no longer stays on your iPhone. With technology that can scan… -
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Wash U’s Sluggish Response to International Students’ Crisis
On 6 July, I was scrolling through LinkedIn when a Wall Street Journal article caught my eye. The headline read “New Rules Detail How Foreign Students Can—and Can’t—Take Classes at U.S. Colleges This Fall.” Blocked by a paywall, I frantically searched around for clarity on what these mysterious new rules were. Finally, I found myself…
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The Vegans Are Coming!
The Economist boldly declared that 2019 would be the year that veganism goes mainstream. In America alone, the sale of vegan foods rose ten times higher than those of general foods. In over 190 countries, 250,000 people made Veganuary pledges to switch to a plant-based diet. The Chinese government has voiced aims to reduce meat…
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Life Lessons From Lilo & Stitch
For most kids, the songs and scenes of Disney movies evoke happy memories of the pure simplicity of childhood. It is when we read between the catchy lines and soundbites that we delve into the lessons we have learnt. From The Little Mermaid’s Ariel giving up her voice to attract a prince to the rife…
