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Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

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Evan Tsuei

Westmont College
Economics & Business

Terminally online and chronically sleep-deprived, Evan is a devout Portlander who loves discussing politics, literature and Asian culture. Remember, trains are better than cars, cats are better than people, buy gold, bye.

In an article about prison labor, the stone wall of a prison cell is etched with a completed ballot and the carved out emblem of an 'I Voted' sticker.

Prison Labor Is Functionally Slavery

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Despite recent ballot success, there’s a long way to go to fully eradicate the practice of forced servitude in America.…

February 21, 2023

Three characters in sci-fi clothing are walking together in this screen shot of the live action "Cowboy Bepop."

Live-Action Anime Adaptations Are Fun in, Like, a Bad Way

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

So bad they're good, these interpretations focus too much on aesthetic and vibe at the expense of telling meaningful stories.…

February 17, 2023

In an article about a novel by Italo Calvino, two luminous figures walk around the edges of an impossible triangle.

Reading About Reading Teaches Readers About Loving

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Italo Calvino’s metafictional novel 'If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler' finds a powerful and complex connection between relationships and storytelling.…

February 4, 2023

Are electric cars the future of climate change?

Electric Vehicles Aren’t Good Enough To Be the Future

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

While EVs come with many benefits, America seems to be blind to both their many problems and the alternatives for combating climate change.…

January 13, 2023

The recently averted railroad strike

Corporations Are Too Big To Fail, Workers Are Too Little To Matter

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

The recent railroad strike shows how government intervention incentivizes reckless business practices at the expense of workers’ well-being.…

December 28, 2022

Green Spaces Can Help Lower the Effects of Heat Waves

Urban Trees Save Lives from Heat Waves

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Planting trees in cities can be instrumental in addressing the crisis of deadly summer heat, but ensuring an equitable solution can be tricky.…

December 27, 2022

In an article about Asian Americans as a model minority, protesters gather at a BLM rally.

The Model Minority Myth Is a Boon to Academic Inequality

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

The Model Minority Myth turned Asian Americans into a discriminatory tool against fellow minorities, as demonstrated in affirmative action court cases.…

December 16, 2022

in an article about AAVE, a Black man stands against a foggy background

Stop Weaponizing AAVE

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

AAVE has not only been stolen and absorbed into mainstream slang, but also used against the African American community in political rhetoric.…

December 13, 2022

a picture of twitter executive Elon Musk

Elon Musk Really Wants You to Like Him

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

After its recent buyout, Elon Musk’s lack of self-esteem might put the final nail in the coffin for Twitter.…

November 23, 2022

Housing Crisis Caused by NIMBYs

Student Homelessness is a Frustratingly Avoidable Problem

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Anti-development NIMBY policies limit the country’s ability to prevent housing insecurity.…

November 20, 2022

Hobbies on a Resume Might be More Helpful than You'd Think

Put Your Free Time on Your Resume

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

When faced with a lack of experience on your resume, try including your hobbies as it just might save your application.…

November 10, 2022

Studios seem to pick fame over talent regarding voice actors.

Okay, but Why Chris Pratt?

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

The Super Mario movie raises some questions about big stars being cast for animated film roles over professional voice actors.…

November 3, 2022

in an article about weed-out classes, an overhead shot of a backpack, a laptop, and an open notebook detailing the amount of work a college student has to worry about

Weed-Out Classes Are Cruel and Self-Defeating

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

The firing of an NYU professor highlights key problems stifling the success and well-being of students across the country.…

October 26, 2022

a photo of five students walking on a college campus

Walking: What You’ll Actually Miss Most About College

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

With walkable communities and all their benefits being few and far between, college might be the best time in your life.…

October 16, 2022

in an article about digital piracy, a screenshot from Infinity Train

The HBO Max Purge Makes Piracy a Good Way To Support Art

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

The Warner Bros. Discovery merger raises concerns for creators and shows the importance of media preservation.…

October 9, 2022