China

Although the memories I have of my childhood in China are painful to think about because they remind me of the home I miss so much, holding on to them is the only way to get through it. They remind me of how grateful I should be to have had a home that was filled with love and happiness.

Although the concerns surrounding the virus have since died down significantly, the long-lasting effects the pandemic has on sinophobia and the world’s view of China have remained. 

It’s crazy how one person can have such a big impact on someone, completely changing their life, and then suddenly become a stranger.

To my dismay, I realized the politics in Spain are just as polarized as those in the United States. But because I was traveling in a country with a longer history, I could connect to a time and place free of conflict.

The buzzing of mopeds and sirens emanating from nearby skyscrapers and highways was a constant reminder of the encroaching urban development that threatened this historic neighborhood.

In early February, Joselen Contreras was driving on the I-15 when she received an email stating that her UC Berkeley application had been updated. She hastily opened her portal, discovering that not only had she been accepted to UC Berkeley, but she was also selected as a candidate for the Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship. She quickly pulled off the road to “scream and cry” in shock and excitement for the possibilities of this new opportunity. 

Students at UC Berkeley celebrated Eid al-Fitr, a major Muslim holiday that marks the end of the month of Ramadan, with food and loved ones.

Many platforms work to feed people the content that will yield the most engagement in order to keep people scrolling. But the speed and precision at which people are targeted has amplified polarization and outrage.

Each persona works to discriminate against Asian women in some way and can be translated into how each acts during sex. 

A united Congress does not mean the elimination of dissent; ideally, unity is a product of genuine concern and eventual agreement.