Opinions
identity
The privilege of white lies for a biracial Asian-American
Although some people can immediately tell that I’m Asian, there’s an undeniable privilege in knowing that passing as white is even an option for me. While I have had moments like last March where I’ve felt fear because of my race, I’ve never been racially discriminated against, and that’s something I don’t take for granted.
allyship
Being an ally to Asians in America should continue indefinitely
You have a moral obligation to look for the way institutional issues touch your life, because they do.
economics
In defense of liberty
Only when both liberty and democracy are impossible should an established authority be granted any power over their peers.
academics
Yellowjackets need a 24-hour hive
A student should always have a place to study, and the library should be that place.
campus
Emails are just the first step
I know University administration understands that a statement of solidarity is not the end of this work.
athletics
‘Keep Stanford Wrestling’ proves that all colleges care about is their bottom line
A student athlete’s college discontinuing their sport is akin to the college telling that student they aren’t good enough for the school.
american politics
What’s actually happening with the U.S. vaccine stockpile
At the moment, in terms of sharing actual doses, the U.S. doesn’t have the necessary surplus to do so.
running
The lessons I learned from running up that hill
It helped me wrap my head around difficult times, and the inevitable relief that usually waits just around the corner.
art
Is digital art ‘real art?’
Traditional art and digital art can exist together without the need to degrade either format.
american politics
Fragments of an Asian identity
My mother was right. In America, we will always be seen as Asian first and as people second.