Into the Outside
Jessica Szczepaniak Gillece (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Art can be a balm for the soul. It can uplift and speak to people in vivid, brilliant ways. Art is glorious, full of beauty and new ideas; however, art has often been used to gatekeep and exclude. Many of the dominant artists, especially those at work […]
Because of Other People
Nei (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer There is a saying in my language, Setswana, “motho ke motho ka batho ba bangwe.” It is the Setswana version of the well-known saying “no man is an island,” but directly translated, it means “a person is a person because of other people.” To me, this saying speaks to […]
Issues Without Judgement
Rowan Sanan (he/him/his), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer No two minds can be understood in the same way. While we as a society are making a lot of good improvements in the field of mental health, there is still so much stigma and misunderstanding. Often, it prevents us from fully understanding each other. The internet and […]
The Richness of Difference
Diny Davis (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.” – Ola Joseph Imagine living in a neighborhood where everyone looks, thinks and acts just like you. While it might sound comforting at first, it quickly becomes clear that something essential is missing. Diversity, […]
Somewhere in Between
Eri Ikezawa (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer As with anything, the adaptability and malleability of children cannot be trumped, which is why, as someone who immigrated here when I was extremely young, I don’t know that I can claim that I am the number one advocate for how easily one can learn a culture. But […]
Empowerment Through Diversity
Chahbani (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Giving people or groups additional power, confidence and the ability to make their own decisions about their lives is empowerment. Diversity is the existence of a wide range of unique individuals or objects within a community or organization. This includes diversity in racial or ethnic backgrounds, gender, sexual orientation, […]
A Taste of Culture
Cassandra Di Lalla (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I love food. I like discovering new recipes, exploring international cuisine and enjoying diverse dishes. I’m eating chicken with tzatziki sauce as I write this, and maybe later on I’ll end up eating a Thai inspired dish, who knows . . . but I digress . . […]
None for Me, Thanks
Lauren Long (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “How do you know you don’t like it if you don’t try it?” “You have to finish what’s on your plate.” From a young age, we’re taught that it’s impolite to decline food or state outright that we don’t like it. But what about when food doesn’t like […]
A Journey of New Flavors
Nelson Aguilera (he/him/his), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Cuisine reflects the diversity and cultural richness that surrounds us. I was born in Venezuela, where home-cooked meals are a cornerstone of our society. Later, I lived in Colombia, where I discovered unique variations on the shared flavors. Currently, I find myself in Canada, a melting pot of […]
Variety Shows
Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Christina Liao comments today’s diversity of representation in television, books, movies and music, and its significance in creating a more progressive society. As the general population advocates for popular media to become more diverse in its representation, it’s important to understand why these changes are happening. During the summer of […]