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Person with "weeb" shirt watching Japanese television.

Modern Day Orientalism

In recent years, Japan has become a symbol of modern-day orientalism as a result of the West’s obsession with Japanese culture and ways of life.…

April 1, 2024

Faded art of foods on decorative plates set out on a table with bright green, red and yellow colors.

More than Struggle: Palestinian Cuisine

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

An ode to the flavors of Palestine, a culture exemplified through their soulful cooking and heartfelt social traditions.…

November 8, 2023

In an article about ping pong in China, two ping pong paddles are superimposed in front of the world, where they hit a ping pong ball back and forth.

How Ping Pong Connected China With the World

Danni Shuai, University of Southern California

Read about the cultural and social implications of table tennis, and how this nation has come to dominate the sport.…

March 27, 2023

a picture of the rolling hills of the german countryside

5 Places to Visit in Germany

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

If you're looking for a cool place to visit during your next break, why not give Germany a try? Here are some excellent places to start!…

December 7, 2022

A screenshot from takeoff's funeral shows a group standing on stage in front of his picture on a screen.

Takeoff Left a Permanent Imprint on Hip-Hop

Liam Jackson, Michigan State University

This young rapper's life may have ended recently, but his impact on the music industry will last forever.…

November 22, 2022

Illustration by Julie Chow of MOBA, or Museum of Bad Art

MOBA: The Fascinating Exhibits of The Museum of Bad Art

Amy Harris, Utah State University

The niche gem displays fantastically horrible art for all to appreciate.…

September 17, 2021

dolls made of unorthodox materials float in a blue pool of water; unorthodox art mediums

Unorthodox Art Mediums Are Perfect For Those Unsure of Their Abilities

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Adulthood is rife with people who no longer believe that they can 'do art.' But these different approaches might convince people to let go of their fears.…

July 15, 2020

The Exclusion of South Asians From a Broader Asian Identity Has To End

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Western society has generalized the people of Asia for too long, and effectively erased South Asians, their culture and their unique experiences.…

June 29, 2020

A hand holding a small globe in an article about third culture kids

The Rise of Third Culture Kids in a World That Grows Smaller

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

Those that grew up outside of their parents' homelands are a driving force in the global village.…

March 30, 2020

The Gendered Nature of Astrology and Its Scientific Merit

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

It's time to explore how a practice pushed into the limelight by femme people is not taken seriously.…

November 9, 2019

Why Tattoos Are More Than Just Body Art for People of Color

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The freedom of expression that tattoos represent is not universal for all.…

July 15, 2019

5 Ways to Deal with Homesickness as an International Student

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

Whether it is your first year or your third year away from home, as an international student, you will experience moments of homesickness.…

March 17, 2018

IU’s Caleb King Represents a New Generation of Native American Identity

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

King, the co-founder of the American Indian Student Association (AISA) at Indiana University, is working to solve an old problem in a modern way.…

January 4, 2018

What Defines Corny Rap?

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

These are the four rappers who are commonly called out as corny and why people perceive them as so.…

October 8, 2017

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