Eric Lu

Nov 15, 2024 | tsl.news | Eric Lu

It happened again. Donald Trump, a convicted felon, secured a decisive victory in one of the most intense and expensive elections in American history. As Democrats scramble to assign blame for their historic loss, many are quick to attribute blame to racism and sexism. After all, to many, Harris ran a flawless campaign — raising over a billion dollars, far surpassing Trump’s fundraising numbers — and seemingly built a coalition that bridged historic demographic divides.

Nov 1, 2024 | tsl.news | Eric Lu

Over the past year, Pomona College’s campus has been shrouded in fierce debates and protests regarding the college’s response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Spaces across campus, including Pomona’s Carnegie, Marston Quad and Alexander Hall have been occupied and used for political activism. The Walker Free Wall in front of Frary dining hall is no exception.

Oct 11, 2024 | tsl.news | Eric Lu

This Monday marked the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, which has since been followed by an extreme military retaliation from Israel on the Gaza Strip. The conflict has reverberated globally, including at the 5Cs, where students have repeatedly demonstrated against Israel’s occupation of the Gaza Strip and decried Pomona College’s investments in weapons manufacturers linked to the conflict.

Sep 27, 2024 | tsl.news | Eric Lu

While proponents of test-optional policies argue that standardized testing benefits the wealthy — often citing expensive test preparation services and tutors — the reality is that every aspect of the college application process is manipulated by wealth. Essays can be professionally edited; can be embellished and financed.

Sep 16, 2024 | kapwing.com | Eric Lu |Sara H. Jodka

High-quality deepfake videos are more popular than ever. Not everyone realizes how simple they can be to make. In this post, we hope to educate readers about the state of deepfake videos today: how easy it is to make one, how prevalent they are throughout social media, and how convincing they can be thanks to the latest developments in AI. This discussion about deepfake videos stems from firsthand experience.