Category: Current Events

Written by: Aarov Malhotra Edited by: Jordan Shaevitz The issue of gun control is a hot-button topic in American politics. While millions of Americans see their values reflected in certain candidates or pieces of legislation, countless others have been neglected entirely from this debate.  Around 36,000 Americans are killed by guns each year, and 60%…

Author: Kesiah Mae Zabala Editor: Jordan Shaevitz “Blaze Runner 2049” The beginnings of the cyberpunk genre can be traced back to Western fears of the East. Often, Asian characters frequently serve as portals to the future, introducing sophisticated technology and hyper-technologized environments. But—what is it about Asian-ness — whether it’s Asian countries, Asian personalities, or…

By: Kesiah Mae Zabala  Edited by: M. Shaevitz Body shaming is expressing mockery or criticism about someone’s body shape or size. Many people firmly believe K-pop idols have to uphold a specific body type as South Korea is big on striving for clean-cut perfection. As everyone is not born with a body type that the…

Author: Kathy HongEdited by: Lina Gallo When it comes to graduation rates within universities, Asian American students are more likely to outdo their other racial counterparts. Making up only 6.3% of the US population, Asian Americans have dominated Ivy League institutions in the United States. Despite having these educational advantages, Asian Americans are faced with…

Researcher: Audrey Tran Because of the stereotypes perpetuated by the model minority myth, Asian Americans are often seen as successful and well-off. However, these stereotypes of Asian Americans often disregard the fact that there are certain groups within the Asian American community that face socioeconomic struggles. For example, Southeast Asian refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and…

Researcher: Audrey Tran Many Asian countries have been colonized by other powers throughout history and the effects of colonization impacted each country in different ways, whether geographically, culturally, and in other ways. This article focuses more on modern colonization, which began around the 15th century. Exploring the history of colonization can help us understand more…

In the September of 2020, amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and unemployment crisis, the government of India passed three labor reforms through the parliament without consultation. These reforms most notably deregulated the agricultural markets that more than half of India’s 1.3 billion people depend on. Despite the nation leading the number of coronavirus…

By: Tayida Phanich At first glance, the town of Sitio Pariahan —situated in the Bulacan province, Philippines—might seem like an average town. The small village of 40 families have their own houses, a school, and a church. But the catch? Everything is underwater. Instead of cars and roads, families ride through the ocean water on…

By: Saloni Jain Transparency is a means to make information available and accessible to people who get affected by the implementation of that information. Transparency is a right of every citizen of the country, and it creates harmony between the government and the citizens and is a sign of good governance.  But do the Asian…

By: Risha Chaurasia  Armenia is a nation in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe. Although it is mostly a peaceful nation, it does share a conflict with its neighbor Azerbaijan. The conflict is in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which is a disputed territory. It is a mountainous, landlocked region recognized internationally as Azerbaijan’s territory…