Cultural Capital

Winter 2022

“It is an honor just to be Asian,” Sandra Oh said. Dive in as we investigate the many ways that Asian Americans have embraced our identities and culture, and ways that our culture has been appropriated by others.

Rolls off the Tongue: The Trendiness of Asian Snacks

The Asian snack food trend, both long-awaited and troubling, has paved the way...

February 21, 2022• byChristina Poulin

Miss Washington US International Maricres Castro is a Beauty Queen in Healthcare

Maricres Castro has balanced multiple identities being a proud Filipina beauty...

February 21, 2022• byKimmy Tottori

Saree Styling: An Artistic Expression of Indian Heritage and Culture

Sarees represent the beauty and richness of Indian heritage and culture. With...

February 21, 2022• byJayashree Krishnan

5 Asian American Musicians to Add to Your Playlists

Asian American musicians in indie pop, EDM, and instrumentals make themselves...

February 21, 2022• byYvonne Su

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Lifestyle • Winter 2022

February 21, 2022• byJoy Sun

When Cultural Appreciation Becomes Appropriation — and How to Avoid It

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Arts & Culture • Books • Winter 2022

The Stories of Eva Chen and Sophie Diao Radiate in “I Am Golden”

“I Am Golden,” written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Sophie Diao, celebrates the strength of the immigrant story and the joy...

February 21, 2022• byMelody Ip

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Entertainment • Winter 2022

Pinoys Are Loving “Jelly, Ben & Pogo,” A New Animated Series for Kids

“Jelly, Ben & Pogo” is taking the Filipino community by storm. Creator Jalysa Leva shares why it is important to uplift Pinoy...

February 21, 2022• byGiannina Ong

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Arts & Culture • Books • Winter 2022

Children’s Book “Amah Faraway” Brings Closer Memories of Going to Taiwan

“Amah Faraway” by Margaret Chiu Greanias and Tracy Subisak is a fun and relatable nod to Taiwanese American kids going to...

February 21, 2022• byYvonne Su

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Lifestyle • Career • College • Winter 2022

February 21, 2022• byAdelina Sun, Kelsey Tanouye

Getting a Master’s Degree: Dual Perspectives on Graduate School During the Pandemic and Investing in Yourself

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Arts & Culture • Winter 2022

February 21, 2022• byKai Xing Mun

Cooking Up a Burlesque Show with Calamity Chang

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Lifestyle • Career • Travel • Winter 2022

February 21, 2022• byCarole Kau

Remote Work and Its Effect on Hawai’i’s Future

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Lifestyle • College • Winter 2022

February 21, 2022• byShreya Suresh

The Disposable Self: The Cost of College for an Asian American

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