In an interview with Variety, actor Steven Yeun (who plays protagonist Jacob Yi) points out that “...even though [the film] is in Korean, it’s such a deeply American story and I feel like this adds to the catalogue of Americana … what I think we set out to do was make...
As I walked up the stairs to my seat in the movie theater, I couldn’t help but notice all the Asians with their friends and family, popcorn in lap, seat reclined, and of course, shoes off. Watching “The Farewell,” I felt a sense of communion, not just because I, too,...
As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month just passed, I find myself reflecting on my cultural pride. There is a saying in Asian cultures: “long noodles, long life.” I can hear it every so often through the slurps of smokey soup or through hollow chopsticks clacking...
"If I’m Being Honest", "When" I sat down to write this article, I was struggling on where to start. I have so many things to say about dodie. She writes in her place of darkness so she may shed light on those in their own place of darkness. Her beautiful and truthful...
Mental health has become a prominent topic nowadays, especially mental health revolving around teenagers. It is important that teenagers who suffer from mental health issues address their mental health in a safe way and with others they feel comfortable around. I...
I’ve never liked the main character in shows or movies I’ve watched. I always felt I resounded more to the best friend or sidekick of the main characters, such as Cisco Ramon to Barry Allen, Chandler Bing to Ross Geller, or my favorite TV show duo, Cristina Yang to...
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Meet Shira Strongin-- a 17-year-old living with several rare conditions. She is the founder and chairwoman of We Are More, a charity that works to raise awareness and empower young people living with chronic illnesses. With every turn of the King Arthur Carousel at...
