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Dawn Li, up left, Madelyn Ross, up middle, Min Fan, upright, Yi Zheng, down left, and Yawei Liu, downright, discuss the Chinese students’ role in the United States on Dec. 15, 2023, via Zoom.

From the early 80s to now: Chinese students’ role in America has changed

Heather Wang, Contributor January 31, 2024

Yawei Liu was left with only $50 in his pocket after paying his tuition, fees, and rent when he first came to the United States in 1987. “I went through the Cultural Revolution in China,” said Liu,...

Karaage Fried Chicken — Japan

Winner, winner, here’s some chicken for dinner!

Ziyu Peng, Contributor October 20, 2023

Hello, winner! Wanna have chicken for dinner? Take the little quiz below to find out what kind of chicken dish might give you a pleasant surprise! Q1: Welcome to the Global Chicken Dishes tour, may...

Jaahnavi Kandula

More international students lose their lives in the US than we know

Heather Wang, Contributor October 20, 2023

The death in January of Jaahnavi Kandula, a student from India living in Seattle, attracted international attention when she was struck and killed by a police officer responding to a call. However,...

Zhang Xiao's photo exhibition "She Huo" at the Peabody Museum

Paper Hibiscus and Plastic Flame: Chinese contemporary folk traditional celebration and folk supernatural culture

Jiayi Hao, Contributor October 15, 2023

In ancient China, people held sacrificial activities on special festivals – Shehuo. While it originated from people's worship of the earth and fire, Shehuo now refers to various kinds of folk drama performed...

An interview with immigrants residing in Martha's vineyard

Voices of Migration and Opportunity: Immigrant Journeys and Triumphs on Martha’s Vineyard

Adarsh Bhat, Contributor September 27, 2023

Martha’s Vineyard – an island off the southern coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts is known for its scenic beauty, pristine beaches, and for being home to the Wampanoag tribe for over 10,000 years. The...

The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian China

A tourism record was set in China this year

Paul Lyu, Contributor September 23, 2023

Widespread celebration takes place in China towards the end of April and the beginning of May each year, in light of  the holiday known as "International Labor Day." There was a significant drop in the...

Unmasking the New Jim Crow -- A Revelatory Exploration of Racial Injustice in America

Unmasking the New Jim Crow — A Revelatory Exploration of Racial Injustice in America

Yuqing “Lucy” Jin, Contributor September 19, 2023

"The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander is an extraordinary and eye-opening examination of the deeply ingrained racial inequalities within the American...

Two passersby walk along a Yokohama port at midday, shielding themselves from the sun with an umbrella. Most pedestrians wore light-colored, loose-fitting clothing to reflect sunlight, though shorts were rare.

Capturing the climate crisis heating up Japan

Yaakov Aldrich, Contributor September 10, 2023

For all of summer, the sun has hammered Tokyo with unprecedented intensity, pushing temperatures past the 100 degree mark. Shadows withered and died on the white-hot sidewalks and umbrellas sprouted like...

Ruins of St. Paul's, a famous attraction in Macau during the Labor Day holiday. Crowd control was in place at the attraction due to the number of tourists from mainland China in May 1

#SpecialForcesTourism: Retaliatory tourism in the post-Covid era in China

Jieyi “Jenny” Zhou, Co-op September 3, 2023

Following the termination of China's Zero-Covid Policy by authorities, the country's tourism industry is witnessing a resurgence. A notable development is the emergence of the trending hashtag #SpecialForcesTravel...

BTS receiving a Bonsang award at the 31st Golden Disk Awards in Seoul on January 14 201

Behind the Curtain of K-Pop: The Making, Impact, and A Journey Towards Acceptance

Shuang Jing, Co-op July 17, 2023

Ten years ago, the South Korean music sensation BTS burst into the world, opening new doors for K-pop and turning the all-male band members into world icons at the same time. After a decade of record-setting...

The ongoing struggle for the LGBTQ+ community in China

The ongoing struggle for the LGBTQ+ community in China

Jieyi “Jenny” Zhou, Co-op July 15, 2023

On 15 May, the news of the permanent closure of one of China's largest LGBTQ+ rights advocacy organizations –the Beijing LGBT Center –sent shockwaves through the community. This closure, attributed...

An image of Sabira Khalili on a train, in Boston

Personal Story: The Consequences of Islamophobia on the Muslims in America

Sabira Khalili, Associate Editor July 10, 2023

When I landed in Boston in the summer of 2022, I was happy to go along when an American friend offered me a short tour of the city.   I was so excited that it was probably written all over my face....

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