Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley, Author at Study Breaks

Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Lacks the Depth of the Animated Original

After being hyped up for so long, the Disney remake featured plot holes, one-dimensional characters and cultural inaccuracies.…

October 3, 2020

Kingdom of Back, illustrated by Ellen Budell

Marie Lu’s ‘The Kingdom of Back’ Is a Story of the Lost Talents of History

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is likely the most famous composer ever, but did you know he had an older sister who was just as talented as he was?…

September 29, 2020

For an article about iOS 14, an illustration by Daisy Daniel's of an iPhone home screen

Apple’s iOS 14 Is Monumental, but Not Much That Hasn’t Been Seen Before

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

The new update has been lauded as the biggest iPhone update in years, but the reality is that it has taken a lot of inspiration from other apps, devices and companies.…

September 27, 2020

Illustration of the online party games Skibbl.io

5 Online Party Games That Are Perfect for Socially Distanced Playing

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Staying in touch via the internet doesn’t have to be boring. These fun online games will keep that friendship spark going strong.…

September 24, 2020

Image of a ballot being cast in an election

A Young Person’s Guide To Being an Informed Voter for the 2020 Election

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

There can be a lot confusion around voting, but when the stakes are high, it's important to know what's going on. Here's a quick guide.…

September 19, 2020

Illustration by Daisy Daniel's of someone suffering during a heat wave

4 Ways to Stay Cool When You’re in a Heat Wave With No Air Conditioning

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Record temperatures have resulted in rolling blackouts in the western U.S. If you don’t have AC — or even power — here's how to keep cool.…

September 17, 2020

WeChat, one of the potential victims of Trump's Clean Network plan

Trump’s Clean Network Is Set to Fracture the Internet

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

The plan will rid Americans of apps, telecommunications carriers and cloud-based services connected to Chinese companies.…

August 29, 2020

Some Social Media Activist Hashtags Are Disconnected From Their Origins

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

From black squares to grayscale selfies accompanied with #ChallengeAccepted, Instagram activism is turning more and more into a bandwagon for people to jump on. Is it harming the original movements?…

August 11, 2020

How Stargazing Connects Us Under a Boundless Sky

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

July saw the historic passage of Comet NEOWISE. Even if you missed its dance across the night sky, there are plenty of astrological phenomena to come.…

August 9, 2020

women in pink skirts holding hands; toxic femininity

Just Like Toxic Masculinity, Toxic Femininity Is a Threat to Gender Equality

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Everyone has heard of toxic masculinity's pressure on men to conform. But this trend can be just as damaging to women.…

July 29, 2020

Illustration of hand-washing clothes in soap suds

Why Hand-Washing Your Laundry Is Better Than Using the Machine

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Washing your clothes by hand may be the solution to preserving your garments and saving the environment.…

July 22, 2020

dolls made of unorthodox materials float in a blue pool of water; unorthodox art mediums

Unorthodox Art Mediums Are Perfect For Those Unsure of Their Abilities

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Adulthood is rife with people who no longer believe that they can 'do art.' But these different approaches might convince people to let go of their fears.…

July 15, 2020

In an article about national parks, illustration by Sezi Kaya of a canyon

5 Oft-Overlooked American National Parks You Should Visit This Summer

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

They might not be as famous as Yellowstone or Yosemite, but these five places are still perfect for experiencing the great outdoors.…

July 5, 2020

Ali Wong Breaks Down Stereotypes One Joke at a Time

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

By focusing on inequities and double standards in gender, race, relationships and family, this standup is proving herself to be one of the most timely comedic voices today.…

June 30, 2020

5 Ways To Mitigate the Failures of Remote Learning

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Schools were thrown headfirst into digital classrooms and the outcomes have been deemed less than successful. Now we are left to fill in the educational gaps.…

June 23, 2020

Why Can’t Authors Leave Their Successful Series Alone?

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

All good things must come to an end. By constantly amending their works, authors like J.K. Rowling risk ruining their books — and stunting the growth of young fan fiction writers.…

June 16, 2020

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

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Ailun Shi

UC Berkeley
Biology and Business Dual Major

Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Lacks the Depth of the Animated Original

Marie Lu’s ‘The Kingdom of Back’ Is a Story of the Lost Talents of History

Apple’s iOS 14 Is Monumental, but Not Much That Hasn’t Been Seen Before

A Young Person’s Guide To Being an Informed Voter for the 2020 Election

4 Ways to Stay Cool When You’re in a Heat Wave With No Air Conditioning

How Stargazing Connects Us Under a Boundless Sky

Why Hand-Washing Your Laundry Is Better Than Using the Machine

Unorthodox Art Mediums Are Perfect For Those Unsure of Their Abilities

5 Oft-Overlooked American National Parks You Should Visit This Summer

Ali Wong Breaks Down Stereotypes One Joke at a Time

5 Ways To Mitigate the Failures of Remote Learning

Why Can’t Authors Leave Their Successful Series Alone?

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Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

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UC Berkeley Biology and Business Dual Major

UC Berkeley
Biology and Business Dual Major