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Coming into freshman year, joining Greek life was the last thing on my mind. I had many preconceived notions about the culture and people in it, thinking that everyone was overly superficial, judgmental and focused on partying all the time. I was afraid that I wouldn’t fit in as an
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“Shang-Chi” is one of the only Hollywood movies overcoming the typical “invisible” Asian man or the hypersexualized Asian woman stereotypes.
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I’ve realized that, as a writer, I can’t completely bridge this gap between you and me, no matter how much I may try or how similar we are. I can only represent myself: weaknesses, strengths and all.
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This is the American media’s concept of a perfect woman. In some ways, even today, it gives me hope. More than that though, it frustrates me.
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Our culture’s synonymous usage of the ‘Asian American’ and ‘model minority’ labels does not just pose a problem for Asian Americans, but for all Americans. It’s become a natural reflex in America to assign people to stereotypes — a habit that seems to be as old as time itself.
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The label of “beauty” has a presence that I’ve never really understood how to deal with, especially because it tangles with both my Asian heritage and my American upbringing. Both of these cultures have made a permanent mark on me with their distinctive beauty standards.
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The Berkeley Police Department has reported at least four incidents of hate crimes in the city of Berkeley, three of which occurred in one week.
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In the wake of skyrocketing nationwide anti-Asian attacks, UC Berkeley alumni launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to provide Asian Americans, especially the elderly, with pepper spray for self-defense.
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I quickly came to learn that the “s-word” was something to tip-toe around at home, something we acted like didn’t exist, that was fully off-limits.
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Though I have been able to leave behind much of my need for white validation, my discomfort with the feeling of never fully fitting in remains.
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