By Jaesun Yang ’27 Fig. 1: Pre-1979 Iran: women’s everyday fashion before the revolution Today, the most prominent image of Iranian women is often tied to the mandatory hijab and strict dress codes. However, just a few decades ago, the landscape of Iran was remarkably different. Women once chose their own attire and held influential roles in society as independent agents. What historical turning point caused such a drastic shift in such a short time? Let’s explore how the nat

By Seoyeon Claudia Kim ‘28 A runway emerges in the midst of the city. In the most quotidian of places, lies a compilation of the most exquisite brands conceivable. Celebrities adorned in couture step out of their vans only to descend into the most ordinary of places: the subway.   Matthieu Blazy presents his second collection since being appointed Creative Director of Chanel. The show articulates the very tenor of what Blazy envisions: a bridge between fantasy and reality, hi

By Jaesun Yang ’27 Campus Tragedy Leaves Two Students Dead, Nine Injured, and a Community in Shock. PROVIDENCE, RI — The normally tranquil campus of Brown University, one of the nation’s most prestigious Ivy League institutions, was shattered by an act of horrific violence on Saturday afternoon, December 13, 2025. An unknown gunman opened fire inside the Barus & Holley engineering and physics building, killing two students and wounding nine others in an attack that has sent r

By Ian Kim ’27 By 1997, the United States had achieved substantial progress toward gender equality, yet inequality had not been completely eliminated. Although many legal and social barriers had been removed, women continued to face obstacles that limited their advancement, often described as being held on “dirt floors” or blocked by invisible “glass ceilings.” As the first female Secretary of State of the United States, Madeleine Albright addressed these realities in her com

by Minsung Kim ’26 The reported discussions surrounding a potential acquisition of Paramount by the UFC’s ownership group are best understood not as deal speculation, but as an indicator of strategic direction. For the UFC, the central issue is no longer how to grow its sport, but how to secure greater control over the distribution of its content. For established sports properties, audience expansion has become an increasingly limited source of incremental value. Revenue grow

By Jaesun Yang ’27 • Dec 10, 2025 These days, I’ve been enjoying watching the dating show Transit Love . Whenever I watch it, I get so caught up and excited that I’ve noticed myself becoming quieter in my day-to-day life. Although each dating show has its own concept, many viewers—including myself—can easily observe how the cast behaves and how they respond to the situations they’re placed in. However, when it comes to our own relationships, recognizing our own behavior becom