Shaden AwadMy Immigrant Mother’s AmericaToday, my parents went with my brother to get his passport renewed. My brother came back annoyed and ready to vent. My mother has an…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
Shaden AwadThe Time I wasn’t Impressed by a Multi-MillionaireOne of my friends had been interning at a large bank and was invited to their annual holiday party at a glamorous rooftop lounge. I…Oct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020
Shaden AwadLooking for Holes in New ClothingRecently, I was walking around an extremely wealthy suburb that my roommate and I visited on a Saturday afternoon. We ate overpriced…Oct 22, 2020Oct 22, 2020
Shaden AwadinILLUMINATIONWhy Abolishing the Police isn’t a Radical Idea.Amidst recent events surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement, I’ve found myself reconsidering a lot of my opinions on different…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Shaden AwadinILLUMINATIONI went to USC during the College Admissions Scandal- This was my ExperienceThe median family income of a student at USC is $161,400, and 63% of the student body comes from the top 20%.Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
Shaden AwadWith a Looming Depression, Employees are Tightening their Golden HandcuffsAccording to Wikipedia, golden handcuffs refers to “financial allurements and benefits that have the objective to encourage highly…Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
Shaden AwadHere’s an Explanation of the Call Her Daddy Drama that No One Asked forAll I’m saying is the tea is steaming.Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Shaden AwadI’m not a fan of Ramadan in Quarantine- Here’s WhyToday marks the 26th day of Ramadan, a month-long holiday where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset each day. This year, it coincided with…May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Shaden AwadGood morning to everyone except those who aren’t respecting quarantine guidelines!I re-downloaded Instagram today after going on a social media cleanse for a couple weeks. I was clicking through people’s instagram…May 18, 2020May 18, 2020
Shaden AwadinILLUMINATIONWhy I No Longer Feel Guilty about the Irony of Owning a MacBook while on Food StampsI can be poor and have nice things. Here is why I still deserve food stamps, even with a MacBook Pro.May 18, 2020May 18, 2020