Sophie Ju

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When attacks to the liberal arts become increasingly artificial

By Sophie Ju | January 30, 2023

The distorted societal, economic, and political perceptions are artificial but pervasive in nature, creating barriers to the liberal arts. Reevaluation of the social classes' role in forming and sustaining their perceptions is crucial when we advocate for liberal arts educational accessibility.

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Separate the art from the artist — a reflection of the ‘cancel culture’

By Sophie Ju | December 9, 2022

Cancel culture is concerned more with how we should disregard the artists and write them off when they make mistakes than on how those mistakes can be used by the artists to create art that is inclusive.

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Classical music matters at Duke

By Sophie Ju | November 8, 2022

Even though classical music, to some extent, seems to be dying publicly in the modern world, it still pulsates with life and remains capable of changing lives. We shouldn’t be embarrassed to embrace this belief.

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A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

By Sophie Ju | September 26, 2022

To many countries, she not only represented the companion of time and space, but also the spiritual bond—an embodiment of history, tradition and values. 

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The power of being alone

By Sophie Ju | September 12, 2022

If there’s only one thing I hope to share with my peers in the Class of 2026, it’s that the foundation for us to connect with this new community is to first connect with ourselves.

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