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Asian Festivals & Spring Traditions
Written by Will Chen and Steven Pham Seasons in Asian culture each have their own meanings and representations. With the Spring season underway, a time of renewal and hope begins. In East Asian culture, spring directly relates to the Confucian framework of family and ancestor veneration. Holidays such as Seollal and Qingming honor family lineage. In Southeast Asian culture, key themes revolving around Spring tend to be more expressive and focus on community. For example, water is a key symbol for joy, purification, and celebration, becoming prominent in festivals such as Songkran and Thingyan. One of the most significant spring festivals in Asia is Lunar New Year, widely celebrated in…
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2026 Senior Spotlight: Will Chen
Hey guys, this is Will Chen. For those of you who do not know me, I am a senior here at UD, double-majoring in finance and business analytics. In the past four years, I’ve been actively involved on campus through organizations such as AAPC. It’s bittersweet to be writing this article, as it will be one of my last. With graduation coming up, I’ve been looking back at the time I spent here and reminiscing about how much I’ve grown since freshman year. There have been ups and downs. I wouldn’t say college has exactly been easy, but it’s been an experience where I learned a lot about myself. As…
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2026 Senior Spotlight: Steven Pham
Hi everyone, my name is Steven Pham. I’m a senior majoring in business management and marketing with a minor in business analytics. As I near the end of this chapter of my life, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on how much has changed, not just on what I know but also on who I’ve become. In this article, I want to share my journey here at UD and the most important lessons I’ve picked up along the way. And no, these aren’t just academic takeaways; they’re lessons about identity, purpose, and figuring out what you actually want out of life. When I first arrived at the University…
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2026 Senior Spotlight: Sophia Li
Hey everyone! My name is Sophia Li, and I’m a senior at the University of Delaware with a major in Biology and a minor in Forensics. When people say time flies, they are not kidding. As senior year comes to an end, I can’t help but think about what the next step of my life is going to be, which I haven’t exactly figured out… The four years of college have felt like a fever dream. I met so many new people and learned so much. I never thought I would see myself as a senior in college, let alone make it this far. I still can’t fully process that,…
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2026 Senior Spotlight: Jodie Li
Hi! If you’re stalking me, you might already know this, but if not, my name is Jodie Li. I’m in my last semester of senior year, double-majoring in Management Information Systems and Finance. I’ve been a commuter all my years at UD, but stayed involved with APIDA and joined AAPC as an intern my sophomore year. When I first came to UD, I wanted to meet more people and get involved with RSOs that would let me embrace my culture. As someone who loves meeting new people (even though I can be very awkward at first), I found long-lasting friendships and made amazing memories through APIDA. I won’t say I…
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2026 Senior Spotlight: Francesca Tero
Hi! My name is Francesca Tero. I am graduating from UD this May with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish for Healthcare. You may be wondering what I am going to do with this. I am applying to medical school to become a doctor! My desired specialty changes by the day, and I am sure it’s going to change more once I gain more experience. But for now, I am heavily considering neurology, OB/GYN, and psychiatry. When I moved to Delaware 4 years ago, I didn’t know anyone in the state besides my mom. This was an exciting opportunity to branch out and meet new…
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Fresh Flavors, Fresh Starts
Written by Sophia Kim With the seasons becoming warmer and the cold leaving, spring brings many opportunities to explore new habits and reset before summer comes. I have found that approaching these new beginnings with cold dishes is refreshing and helps keep the productive momentum going. Here are a few dishes I keep as staples when the weather turns warm. Soba noodles are quite easy to prepare and taste amazing. It only takes a few ingredients to make. I typically have them with fresh shredded radish and strips of roasted seaweed. You first have to prepare the noodles according to package directions, rinse them, and then add them to a…
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I Almost Gave Up, Then Spring Reminded Me to Grow
Written by Ruthie Suarez This spring, I learned that life keeps going. No matter how many obstacles or difficult moments come your way, that does not mean everything is over. My junior year has been one of the hardest seasons of my life. I have had to deal with personal challenges, academic pressure, relationship struggles, family issues, and the everyday weight of anxiety. There were so many times when I felt overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure of myself. As someone who has always been quieter and more introverted, I usually kept a lot inside. I was the kind of person who stayed in my shell, overthought everything, and hesitated before putting…
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Guide to the Ultimate Spring Break
Written by Asmi Chinauriya Spring Break is the ultimate “light at the end of the tunnel” for many college students, as it indicates the end of midterms. Hence, it becomes that much more important to make sure that you make this week worth every moment. It all has to start with a plan. It can be to lie in bed for 17 hours straight or a plan to go to parties. Whether it is a trip or additional time for you to lock in, there needs to be something in mind that can serve as the skeleton of this Break. Though I have to admit spontaneous events can still be…
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Spring Cleaning: Ins and Outs
Written by Francesca Tero “Life can be heavy, especially if you try to carry it all at once,” is a quote from Taylor Swift’s 2022 NYU commencement speech. I reflect on this quote a lot these days. Maybe more so because I am graduating from college this year and have a lot of life decisions and major changes around the corner. When I think about who I was 4 years ago and the person I am today, I look the same and mostly feel the same. However, I think a lot differently. My college experience felt like always juggling 20 different things at once and trying to excel at all…
