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A Series of (un)Fortunate Events

By: Apoorva Muthukumar February 23, 2023March 30, 2023

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In the summer of 2016, my travels to the UK was met with adventure and some unplanned turns along the way

Finding Joy amid the Pandemic Pandemonium

By: Apoorva Muthukumar October 11, 2020October 13, 2020

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This piece journeys into how I’m redefining joy in the midst of the pandemic

Imperialistic Common Grounds: Eco-Colonization

By: Apoorva Muthukumar September 22, 2020October 13, 2020

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In this article, I am challenging the notions of the ‘Tragedy of the Commons’ and imperialism of the US National Park system.

Tom Wambsgans: Oblivious or Machiavellian?

By: Apoorva Muthukumar September 7, 2020August 4, 2021

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In this essay, I explore the motivations and personality behind Toms Wambsgans

26 Revelations for 26 Revolutions

By: Apoorva Muthukumar August 18, 2020October 13, 2020

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A listicle on the important lessons that I gained over the course of my 26th revolution around the sun

Analyzing Sexual Exploitation through the Lens of I May Destroy You

By: Apoorva Muthukumar July 17, 2020October 13, 2020

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An exploration of the thematic elements as viewed in the TV show I May Destroy You

The Crux of A Third Culture Life

By: Apoorva Muthukumar July 10, 2020October 13, 2020

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When I moved to New York, I grappled with my identity – this piece talks about how I found peace about it.

Islas Ballestas: A Marine Wildlife Sanctuary in the South Pacific

By: Apoorva Muthukumar July 10, 2020October 13, 2020

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My first trip planned while in Peru was to the state of Ica, which is about 4 hours south of Lima. The wonderful thing about this state is that it’s filled with all the most exciting things anyone would want to do. It has the Paracas, which is a reserve that was formerly ocean but…

Hiking & Wining in West Germany

By: Apoorva Muthukumar October 8, 2017July 10, 2020

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In late September, the Rheinland area of West Germany transforms into an autumn wonderland. The vineyards along the Ahr come alive during these 5 weekends starting from the last weekend of September. You can hike along the trail, the starting point independent to how much you want to walk along the trail to Altenahr, where…

Spanish Invasion

By: Apoorva Muthukumar July 23, 2015October 13, 2020

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I have this weird, inexplicable curiosity about the Spanish language and their culture. Since my first touchdown in a Spanish speaking country, I decided that I wanted to cover all the Central and Latin American countries. It’s something about the people that always keeps you wanting more. Having visited México and Costa Rica before deciding…