Contact CU Independent Opinion Staff Writer Hayla Wong at hayla.wong@colorado.edu. Opinions do not necessarily represent CUIndependent.com or…
Hayla Wong
Hayla Wong
Managing Editor Hayla Wong is from Hawaii and is majoring in Sociology, minoring in Philosophy. When she is not writing serious social critiques, she provides her social commentary as satire pieces.
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Harmful generalizations about certain groups of people are perpetuated by societal patterns. By Hayla Wong
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ColumnsIt's Not PersonalOpinionPolitics
It’s Not Personal: Caucus system ‘cauc-blocks’ votes — a firsthand experience
by Hayla Wongby Hayla WongAfter attending my first caucus, I can see why most millennials avoid the polls: It was disorganized, frustrating and killed the vibe. By Hayla Wong
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ColumnsLifestyleOpinion
Opinion: Tiny houses present a solution to bleak Boulder housing scene
by Hayla Wongby Hayla WongBoulder’s housing market is chiseling away at our diversity. Tiny houses offer a fashionable alternative to rising costs for students. By Hayla Wong
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ColumnsLifestyleOpinion
It’s Not Personal: Losing touch with love in the spirit of Valentine’s Day
by Hayla Wongby Hayla WongValentine’s Day has become so glorified, commercialized and showy that our society sometimes forgets what love really means. By Hayla Wong
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CollegeColumnsLifestyleOpinion
Opinion: Radical acceptance, radical complacency
by Hayla Wongby Hayla WongDelving into the idea of radical acceptance and where it can go too far. By Hayla Wong
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Discussing the difficult standards set by the stereotypes that hold Asians as the “model minority.” By Hayla Wong
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You’re sorry…but why? Our culture constantly over-apologizes, and in the process we’ve lost the real meaning of remorse. By Hayla Wong
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Monogamy is often assumed to be the default standard in a relationship, but should it be? By Hayla Wong