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As of 2020, 7.2% of Americans identify as Asian American, a staggering 24 million people, which is larger than the entire population of Florida. Despite this statistic, one fact still manages to ring true: Asians are underrepresented in American literature. Although Iāve read hundreds of books written by American authors in my life, I could […]
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Iām not sure how I discovered āA Little Lifeā by Hanya Yanagihara, only retaining a vague memory of pinning a tab where Iād searched the title one morning during Mr. Jonesās History of Religions class, as a reminder to read it later. Despite the mounds of unread books waiting on my desk, I asked my […]
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In an effort to keep up with ever-changing clothing trendsāfrom athleisure to straight jeans and crop topsāmany people continuously purchase clothing that is on the cheaper side, then throw it out or shove it in the back of their closet when a new trend comes along. However, instead of blaming the consumers for the amount […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, the Year of the Tiger began for those following the lunar calendar. To kick off the weekly Tuesday assembly, international students senior Victoria Tang and junior Frank Pu each put on sensational performances, not only celebrating the new year but also celebrating Chinese culture. Lunar New Year is a holiday […]
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Hidden behind the deceptive upbeat instrumentals of E veās āOutsiderā lies lyrics that point a spotlight on the immobilizing conflicts people fight within themselves. Donāt be distracted by the beautiful music video; āOutsiderā delivers a strong, crippling message by itself and is one of the most deeply relatable songs E ve has ever written. E […]
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