Wednesday, June 25


Second Take: Cancellations of concerts are upsetting enough, Ticketmaster shouldn’t make it worse

Stimulus checks have begun to be given out, yet Ticketmaster refuses to refund its customers. To avoid the spread of COVID-19, concerts across the nation have been either canceled or postponed, leaving ticket holders in a state of limbo. Read more...

Photo: With the cancellation or postponement of concerts across the nation as a result of COVID-19, many look to Ticketmaster for refunds for tickets to the tentative shows. After stating in a blog post that it is up to the discretion of event organizers to issue refunds for tickets to rescheduled events, the company lost the trust of many of its customers which may result in unintentional and negative consequences in the future. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)


Silver Screen Psychology: While some films explore schizophrenia sensitively, others perpetuate stereotypes

Mental health is explored extensively in popular media, from unsettling character studies like “Joker” to lighthearted family flicks such as “Inside Out.” But while some portrayals successfully shine a light on mental health conditions, others merely perpetuate stigmas and stereotypes. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Universal Studios)



Scattered Bruins: International students from China explore new art forms while in isolation

COVID-19 has caused a global pandemic, discouraging people from engaging in mass gatherings or physical contact. Schools across the globe have shut their doors, fragmenting communities into singular pieces here, there and everywhere. Read more...

Photo: Third-year Spanish, community and culture student Xinyi Hu, who has returned to her home to China, faces challenges many international students share, including time zone differences and barriers to online learning. She said it also poses difficulties for maintaining relationships with friends. (Courtesy of Lydia Oh)





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