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Poem: Strange(r)
A poem about a young girl still grappling with her sexuality in the context of her culture.
Bowers Museum: Disney magic and Orange County history
Writer's note: The Bowers Museum gave writer, Brandon Nguyen and photographer, Kevin Doan free tickets. They paid an additional $10 each for access to the Disney exhibit. Legendary Disney artifacts include Dr. Strange’s “Eye...
Review: ‘Squid Game’: The latest trending Korean drama to face international success
Since its Netflix release on Sept. 17, the Korean drama series “Squid Game” has gained international acclaim for its fast-paced plot and thrilling cliffhangers. In fact, the show has become a social media sensation with creators on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter raving...
Column: Don’t worry, be happy: A study in toxic positivity culture
“Focus on the good,” “Look on the bright side,” “Good vibes only,” all phrases we hear every day. Meant to keep us appearing positive and successful, ways to convince ourselves, and others, that all is well. Hacks like put a pencil between your teeth to force yourself...
To meme and sell: The future of advertisement
Ads. At times, a light-hearted attempt to get you to buy, and sometimes bordering on propaganda itself, these darlings of capitalism are essential to how we sell and consume. As the advertisement industry has grown in importance, so has its reach to the average...
Fashion trends that originated from other cultures
It’s no secret that fashion trends come and go throughout the seasons. In an age of modern technology and social media, it’s even easier to blend different styles from around the world. So, how many of your favorite fashion trends came from other cultures? Black...
Opinion: Stop sexualizing Asian culture
Throughout American history and social media, Asian culture has repeatedly been misrepresented, whether it be through stereotypically portraying Asian characters or getting “chic” Chinese tattoos. Traditional Asian culture, especially clothing, has become a trend to...
Opinion: The ‘Fox Eye Challenge’ ignores underlying racism, cultural appropriation
Emma Chamberlain is a famous YouTuber with over 9.5 billion followers on Instagram and 9.01 subscribers on YouTube. She recently posted a controversial image on her Instagram in which she had her eyelids pulled back in a slant, referencing the emerging "Fox Eye...
Review: Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ is a complex balance between culture, comedy and grief
The South Asian community was taken by storm when Mindy Kaling announced her Netflix show “Never Have I Ever” in March. While the trailers made it seem like another high school comedy, the show features Devi Vishwakumar (played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), an Indian...