Niyati Patel
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Diversity
Setting the Stage: Desi Dance Network’s Influence on Collegiate Dancers
A cold draft ran down Purvi Nandakumar’s spine as she stepped onto the stage, instantly blinded by the bright lights. She could barely see the audience members, but their loud cheers reminded her there were hundreds of people in the venue. In the five seconds it took for the lights…
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Copenhagen
Social Justice and Sustainability: Denmark’s Take on Green Menstruation
When you first hear that Copenhagen, Denmark is known for sustainability, you may picture the green spaces, windmills or thousands of bicycles, but the nation’s eco-friendly alternatives are also taken to a more personal level: menstrual products. Of the 1.9 billion menstruators around the globe, The World Bank found that…
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Copenhagen
Cultivating Copenhagen’s Community Through Games: Bastard Café
Thousands of board games line the walls, coupled with loud music and colorful art that sets the ambiance of the establishment. Along with the food and drinks that one would typically find at a coffee shop, games are available for patrons to browse before settling down to play. With over…