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In an article about matcha, a green latte is sat next to three green macaroons.

The Matcha Wave Is Surprisingly Bitter

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

It's become increasingly popular for traditional Asian foods like matcha to be commercialized in the West.…

May 5, 2023

In article about Asian influences on blockbuster films, Queen Amidala from Star Wars in her royal headdress

The Unseen Asian Historical and Cultural Influences in Blockbuster Movies

Karen Lu, Yale University

Whether in more obvious cases like 'Blade Runner' or in more surprising films like 'Titanic,' cultural artifacts, aesthetics and stories from the Eastern hemisphere continue to play a big part in Western cinema.…

September 30, 2021

Salty, Sweet, Savory, Bitter, Sour, Umami and … Q?

Karen Lu, Yale University

A phenomenon throughout Asian cuisine, the flavor profile has yet to make an equivalent impact in the West.…

August 20, 2021

picture of boba

Boba Culture Is Giving Young Asian Americans a False Sense of Identity

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

The sudden popularity of the drink in the West has caused some in the Asian American community to cling to it for dear life — for fear they won't have any other way to connect…

May 4, 2021

A photo of some of the contestants on "Where Are We Going, Dad?" for an article about Asian toxic masculinity. (Image via Google Images)

‘Where Are We Going, Dad?’ Reveals the Expectations for East Asian Family Men

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Toxic masculinity and the importance of filial piety in Chinese families are put on display in this popular reality TV series.…

April 22, 2021

A photo of a singer from Produce Camp 2019 for an article about the show's emphasis on collectivism and audience power. (Image via Google Images)

‘Produce Camp 2019’ Reflects the Communal Values of Another Culture

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

This Chinese reality show displays both a strong sense of community and the importance of grit and a growth mindset.…

March 23, 2021

Image of Jolin Tsai in her music video for Ugly Beauty

‘Ugly Beauty’ Portrays a Dramatic Journey of Self-Exploration and Self-Awakening

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Jolin Tsai’s hit 2018 song and music video explore her personal struggles as an artist by diving into a study of one’s identity.…

February 17, 2021

An illustration of Asian pop singer Jolin Tsai for an article about the song Ego-Holic and self-worth. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

‘Ego-Holic’ Is a Song That Allows You To Realize Your Intrinsic Value

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Jolin Tsai’s feature in this Taiwanese pop hit encourages listeners to break conventions and appreciate one’s individuality.…

February 9, 2021

Indiana Jones is a cult classic with dangerous depictions of cultures deemed as "others."

‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’: Cult Classic or Racist AF?

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Thirty-six years later, the film's depiction of Indian culture deserves a reevaluation.…

July 19, 2020

Banana Magazine, an Asian American magazine

Here Are 5 Asian American Magazines To Celebrate in May

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so why not read about the importance of loving and accepting our identities?…

May 19, 2020

Describing stigma surrounding Asian-American women, many of these women can be left in the dark when it comes to body positivity in a tug-of-war between their two cultures much like the woman pictured above in a dark scene with little light.

Let’s Talk About Body Image for Asian American Women

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Asian American women deal with pressure from all levels on body image.…

April 3, 2020