Zara Irshad, Author at UCSD Guardian

Letter from the Editor: “The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians is Not a Conflict, it’s Colonialism”

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021Zara Irshad 1

On Tuesday, May 27, the Opinion article titled “The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians is Not a Conflict, it’s Colonialism” was temporarily taken down ...

The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians is Not a Conflict, it’s Colonialism

May 23, 2021June 1, 2021Zara Irshad 5

Editor’s Note: On Tuesday, May 27, this article was temporarily taken down from our website after one of our readers voiced concerns over ...

DISREGUARDIAN: The Confessions of an “Essential” Worker

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021Zara Irshad 3

Editor’s note: The following is a satirical article for The DisreGuardian, which are a series of articles published annually for The Guardian’s April ...

Stop Giving Underrepresented Characters Stereotypical Arcs

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021Zara Irshad

Actress Simone Ashley made headlines after being cast in a lead role for the second season of Netflix’s hit show, “Bridgerton,” this past ...

Your Weekend Brunch Can Wait: Despite Removal of Stay-at-Home Orders, COVID-19 Still Runs Rampant in California

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021Zara Irshad

Last week, despite COVID-19’s continued prevalence across the state, Governor Gavin Newsom lifted California’s stay-at-home orders, allowing for outdoor dining and beauty salons, ...