Thuyu Gedi

She’ll teach you the punk bands your parents never taught you. She’ll take you to secret corners in the city to “get away from it all.” She’ll be beautiful, but remember it’s a coincidence—the manic pixie dream girl doesn’t care about looking pretty. She’s not like other girls. Just give her boxed hair dye! She’s got a few mental problems, but hey, she won’t let it bother you. In fact, her mental illness and her vulnerability make her even more alluring.

Again, amidst another major American pop-culture event, this time the Met Gala, Israel launches a ground invasion on Rafah, a Palestinian located in the southern Gaza strip. For those who aren’t familiar with the Met Gala, it’s essentially a fundraising event (really a costume party) for the most elite celebrities with a select few of social media influencers invited.

One day you’re sitting at the park blocks with your friends, the next your face is on a promotional brochure for the university. Welcome to the life of a student of color at Portland State, the city’s leading university in diversity and neglectful administration. Do I sound bitter? Yeah, I am. Rightfully so. First and foremost, PSU’s efforts to be inclusive to communities of color are extremely lazy and have shortcomings.