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Isabelle “Billy” Agustin
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Namely
"Bernabe, Billy, the one before me / His spirit revived in mine / Making my name a symbol of honor and veneration—"
Kaitlyn Fa
Aug 13, 20205 min read
Candies and Constellations
"It’s an entirely new kind of fight, trying to embrace the differences between you and others."
Chris Fong Chew
Aug 13, 20205 min read
Understanding Cancel Culture
"Cancel Culture came from a somewhat ironic and humorous origin which has since been redefined by activists into what it means today. "
Allison Li
Aug 12, 20204 min read
The Risk in Reopening Schools
”As back-to-school season creeps upon us once more, one cannot help but feel anxious about the upcoming year. “
Nicola Jade Caparas
Aug 12, 20206 min read
Imposter Syndrome
”Have you ever had the feeling of alienation?"
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Ella Ip
Aug 10, 20203 min read
Food as a Way Back Home
Sometimes we may lose ourselves... Food is a way to bring a piece of HK back to America for me.
Ashley Lee
Aug 10, 20201 min read
always and forever.
I will stand by you as you share your soul
and everything you have to offer to the world,
Dear Asian Youth
Aug 9, 20204 min read
International Students in China
an article by Eva Zhong and Emily Xu
Lora Kwon
Aug 9, 20207 min read
Stop Saying "Boys Will Be Boys"
“Boys will be boys.” This phrase gets thrown around more often than not, especially during our youth.
Angela Huynh
Aug 9, 20204 min read
The Intersection of Slavery and Gynecology
Physicians tested new protocols and forcibly explored Black bodies in the name of collective wellbeing for White women.
Erika Yan
Aug 7, 20205 min read
The Death Penalty
Sentencing someone to death sounds like something from an ancient era—one where people were accused of witchcraft and killed with guillotine
Hannah Chen
Aug 7, 20205 min read
The Girl in the Painting
A yellow flash passed the corner of my eye. I turned to my left, and there it was, a painting of a young girl reading.
Prerna Kulkarni
Aug 6, 20204 min read
My Name is Prerna Kulkarni
My name inspires me and encourages me to be comfortable with who I am. It tells me that I don’t have to “blend in.”
Cindy Du
Aug 5, 20204 min read
Losing My Language: A Journey of Learning English and Reclaiming Vietnamese
English was painful, but Vietnamese seemed lost forever.
Justine Torres
Aug 5, 20204 min read
Food for Thought: the Connection Between Cuisine and Culture
The struggles I face on a day-to-day basis are radically different than those of my cousins from the so-called “Motherland.”
Cindy Du
Aug 4, 20204 min read
The Ao Dai: Asia's Lack of Inclusive Sizing
In Vietnam, I quickly found myself feeling like an outsider. I went from seeing the “L” on my shirts to seeing “XXL” or even “XXXL.”
Ananya Devarajan
Aug 4, 20205 min read
No Identification Necessary
As an Indian-American raised in the United States, I had experienced my fair share of racism by the blossoming age of fourteen.
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Sabrina Mei
Aug 4, 20203 min read
Mahjong [Má Jiàng]
These symbols are engraved and inked into each surface; I remember how it feels to trace the subtle dips in stone with my fingertips.
Lora Kwon
Aug 3, 20207 min read
Climate Change is a Social Justice Issue
In our corrupt government, those in positions of power continue to make money off the success of the fossil fuel industry.
Isabelle “Billy” Agustin
Aug 3, 202010 min read
Disneyfication of Culture
Disney films were a major part of my childhood; even today, I enjoy browsing their streaming service to scour some lost Disney gems.
Olivia Stark
Aug 2, 20206 min read
Christmas Potstickers
For my family, potstickers are a Christmas food, but we eat them on other special occasions as well.
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