In recent years, we saw the global rise of boba tea. However, this trend might come to an abrupt pause, as stores around the US recently announced an imminent shortage of boba. David Kim and Michelle Liou explore the history behind this iconic drink and discuss ways to respond to this “crisis”.
Whether overtly or covertly, beauty standards have been and are still forced upon young generations. Serena Lam and Michelle Liou examine the consequences of conforming to these norms and offer a solution to worrying trends.
Thanks to the rise in vaccination rates and the drop in cases, we seem to be headed back to normalcy. Kirin Ingle and Anthony Chen discuss what the summer of 2021 could look like.
The Grammys have been accused of underrepresenting artists of color many times in the past. This year was no different. Deya Singh and Anthony Chen cover the controversial relationship between prominent minority artists and this prestigious award show.
Asians have been labeled as the “Model Minority” of America. While this term might seem like an ordinary compliment, Michelle Liou and Dylan Norona explore its inaccuracy and unintended harms.
Many space expeditions took a sudden halt in 2020 due to COVID-19 but with a slow return to normalcy they made a quick return. Kirin Ingle and Deya Singh discuss exciting space expeditions that have kicked off in 2021 and the various benefits of space exploration.
As we head into an increasingly digitized age, entertainment is also evolving. With its astounding growth over the past years, Esports have stepped into the limelight. Serena Lam and Michelle Liou explore the causes and implications of Esports’ expansion.
Many states have started lifting their mask mandates after popular demand. Anthony Chen and Deya Singh weigh the positive and negative effects of reducing COVID-19 regulation.
The need for racial justice has been neglected for far too long, as proven by the recent spike in racially prompted hate crimes. Dylan Norona and Serena Lam examine the implications of President Biden’s executive orders in America’s fight against racism.
Hate crimes against Asian Americans continue to rise in the US. Dylan Norona and Michelle Liou examine how this trend has been approached and discuss how it should be addressed moving forward.
In the past week, people all over the United States have been invested in the war between Redditors and the Wall Street hedge funds over Gamestop stocks. Deya Singh and Kirin Ingle discuss this peculiar sequence of events and think about the impact such a contentious battle can have on the future of finance.
Last week, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn into office at an inauguration ceremony that strayed from the norm in unprecedented ways. As the new administration plans for the future, Deya Singh and Anthony Chen discuss the important role that tradition plays in our country.
