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Arielle Kirven '21

Arielle Kirven '21

Instagram Adopts Consumerist Model in New Update, Raising Concerns Amongst Users

For a long time now, Instagram has turned with the tides of capitalism, allowing many of its users to sink in the process. Once known as a simple photo-sharing app, Instagram later became an elevating platform for influencers and brands, shifting the narrative from followers and likes to one centering
Arielle Kirven '21 Nov 17, 2020
Aqiil Gopee: Scholar, Writer, Future Teacher

Aqiil Gopee: Scholar, Writer, Future Teacher

Known for his contributions to religious studies, multilingualism and Francophone culture on campus, Gopee is also a world-renowned creative writer and thinker. Photo Courtesy of Aqiil Gopee ’20.In his home country of Mauritius, Aqiil Gopee ’20 is celebrated as something of a celebrity for his creative writing. But when
Arielle Kirven '21 May 30, 2020

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