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3 Love Songs That Hit Different: Thinking Out Loud, Goodbye, and All of Me
Love comes in many forms: sweet, tearful, exciting, and heart-melting. Music has a way of expressing these emotions that words alone often can’t. From the thrill of new romance to the ache of heartbreak, certain songs stand out for their lyrics, melodies, and pure emotional energy. Here are three love songs that hit differently and remain timeless favorites. 1. “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran No list of modern love songs is complete without Ed Sheeran’s masterpiece. With its smooth piano, gentle rhythm, and heartfelt lyrics, Thinking Out Loud is the ultimate celebration of enduring love. Sheeran’s voice makes every line feel personal and intimate, whether you’re slow dancing…
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Lunar New Year, Lunar Nostalgia: How My Family Celebrates
Written by Will Chen Lunar New Year is one of my favorite holidays because its themes center on renewal, family, fortune, and prosperity. Each year, my family hosts a gathering and prepares a wide variety of Chinese dishes for everyone to enjoy. Cousins, aunts, and uncles come together to catch up and share updates about their lives. This sense of connection and togetherness is what makes me look forward to Lunar New Year each year. Traditional Lunar New Year Foods: One of my favorite dishes that my parents prepare each year is Cantonese-style ginger scallion lobster. This dish highlights the natural sweetness of lobster, enhanced by ginger and scallions that…
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Ponyo: A Platonic Love Story
Written by Sophia Kim Studio Ghibli movies are always filled with a magical sense to them, and watching Ponyo is no different. Between the beautiful art style from Hayao Miyazaki and immersive music from Joe Hisaishi, Ponyo would make an amazing watch for Valentine’s Day, or any occasion! Ponyo starts off with the premise of Ponyo (the goldfish) wanting to become a human and experience life on land. Similar to the plot of The Little Mermaid by Disney, there is a feel of “love story” to Ponyo, but to write it off as simply a love story would be a misinterpretation. Ponyo is truly centered around trust, pure affection, and…
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Love Letters to my Loved Ones
Written by Ruthie Suarez To My Sweetest Companions, Carson & Cardo You both came into my life when I needed something quiet, something warm, someone who didn’t ask questions. And somehow, you just knew. Carson, you are my loud little comfort machine. When my anxiety starts climbing, and my thoughts feel too big, you jump onto my chest and start purring like you’re on a mission. It’s not a soft background hum. It’s deep and steady and powerful. Your whole body vibrates against mine, and somehow my breathing slows to match it. My heart settles. The panic fades. Cardo, you are my quiet warmth. The one who curls perfectly into…
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The ABG: A Label Built On Struggle
Written by Paulina Tep When you hear the term “ABG,” you think of the Asian Baby Girl: she’s got bleached hair, wears heavy lashes, is obsessed with raves, and is a certified bobaholic. The ABG is the antithesis of Western society’s expectations of women: bold and sexy, not passive and dainty. While this is the widely accepted definition of an ABG, I have noticed a shift in how it is presented in recent years. Several other youth subcultures of the past decades have transitioned into a social media “aesthetic,” including the ABG. The ABG style is about visuals now and not culture. My observation is that while the standard ABG…
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A Reflection On Asian Americans’ Political Resistance
Written by Paulina Tep When I started my freshman year at UD in Fall ‘24, I was beyond excited to join the APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) community here. Planning for college in high school, I was eager to finally escape the predominantly white community I was surrounded by. Despite UD’s PWI status, I knew that anyone of any background could find community here. So when it came time for the Involvement Fair, I ran to all of the Asian RSOs I could find. Since then, participating in these RSOs has been an amazing experience for me – the clubs are phenomenal at cultivating fun and cultural events. While…
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When Pixar Feels Like a Love Letter: Watching “Elemental”
Written by Mikhaella Lopez The theme of love is a recurring point that is seen in almost every Pixar movie. Whether that be familial love like Marlin and Nemo in Finding Nemo, or a platonic love between Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan in Monsters University, love exists in every single movie Pixar has created. As someone who grew up watching Disney and Pixar movies, I fell in love with the different characters throughout the years; from Lightning McQueen from Cars to Mama Imelda from Coco, there were many characters to love. I first heard of Elemental back when I still used to work as a boba barista at a…
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“I Love You” in a Language My Parents Could Speak
Written by Jodie Li “I love you.” Three words that, for many Asian Americans, aren’t a daily reassurance but almost a shock to hear. If I heard those words from my parents, I’d honestly be worried something bad had happened. But not hearing “I love you” doesn’t mean love isn’t there. Many Asian immigrants grew up in cultures where words of affirmation weren’t the norm. Love was shown, not said. It’s like speaking different languages; you wouldn’t expect someone to understand you if you only spoke yours and never tried to learn theirs. The same goes for love. I’ve learned to listen for “I love you” in the language my…
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Food Is Love, How We Show We Care
Written by Francesca Tero A year ago, I wrote an article on the AAPC blog showcasing my mother’s best homemade meals. I shared my favorite dishes from my mom’s catering business, as well as the more nostalgic meals she would make just for me. However, I may have left out some details underneath the glamour. Back when I was in high school, my mom’s business was just starting up. I still remember the chaos of the first day working for her. Since it was her first time, we didn’t realize how many orders and deliveries she had actually committed to until we were in too deep. As you can guess,…
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Date Nights on a Budget
Written by Asmi Chinauriya Somehow, someway, we have started associating dates with a price tag. The bill on the first date is the main topic of many conversations, especially on social media. However, this does not mean that date nights always have to be in a high-end restaurant with a bill to pay. You should not have to wait for a bonus or your paycheck to spend a romantic night with someone that you love. Date nights can simply involve doing things together that you both enjoy. Learning new hobbies together, spending time on said hobbies together, and many more. Here are more examples: Cooking: it can be themed on…
