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Appropriation in Asian Culture
How do these images make you feel? (Need Images referenced in the article) When it comes to the topic of “cultural appropriation,” many people come to a mixed consensus of what it is and whether or not if it is offensive. Before heading into any form of debates, let’s all define what this term means. Cultural appropriation is the adoption of elements from a minority culture that’s being used by a dominant culture. This often comes with the theme of “colonialism” and power imbalance. That does not mean that this is the same as cultural exchange, where people educate one another on their respective cultures in a non-mocking fashion. …
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A Boy Worth Fighting For
Submitted by Amy Chan Growing up in a narrow-minded family has led to plenty of disagreements — from the way I talk, to the clothes I wear, and especially when it boils down to relationships. In my family, “The Talk” does not hold the same meaning as it would anywhere else. There weren’t any birds or bees discussed in my household — only specific races. According to my family, it’s okay if the man is White or East Asian. Black is an absolute taboo, Indians aren’t good enough, and Hispanics are not husband material. Of course my tiny brain at the time (and the fully functioning one I have now)…
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UD Delta Phi Lambda Sorority
Submitted by Nancy Khoutsavanh Who We Are Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is an Asian-Interest, not Asian exclusive, sorority that is founded upon seven virtues from the University of Georgia in 1998. The Colony Chapter at the University of Delaware was chartered on April 5, 2015. We are a tight group of women leaders grounded in academic excellence and community service. We advocate for Asian awareness, empower women leaders through programs, and build everlasting sisterhood through our shared experiences. Our sisters participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and journey to various leadership conferences across the country to strengthen our leadership skills and personal values. Our History and Where We…
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Lotus Root Salad
Submitted by TraMi Nguyen Ingredients 2-3 Handfuls of Pickled Lotus Root 1.5 Cups of Pickled Daikon 1.5 Cups of Pickled Carrot 2 Cups of Boiled Shrimp Bunch of cilantro (adjust to taste) Bunch of mint (adjust to taste) 3 tbsp. Roasted Peanuts 3 tbsp. Fried Shallots or Asian Dried Onion 5 tablespoons filtered water 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce ½-1 tablespoon lime juice, to taste Finely minced garlic and chili, to taste Step 1: Lightly rinse and drain all the pickled ingredients Step 2: Halve the lotus roots lengthwise and diagonally cut into bite size pieces, approx 2 in. long Step 3: Slice the carrot and daikon to…
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Lotus Flower and Recipe
Submitted by TraMi Nguyen The pond water below is dark, mysterious, and muddy. At first glance, the pungent odours radiating from the body of water and the unsightly appearance makes it appear desolate. Mosquito larvae cluster on the water’s surface, and the occasional tadpole disrupts the stagnant water. Below the dark abyss, the Nelumbo nucifera roots are deeply embedded in the mud floor, and a flexible stem stretches towards the barely visible water surface. This peculiar flora, more commonly known as the lotus, is an ancient flower that blooms only in the morning, petal by petal. The lotus’ significance and versatility is seen in an array of Asian cultures. Tracing…
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Japanese Cube Test
First introduced by Tadahiko Nagao in his book, “Kokology: The Game of Self-Discovery,” this personality test has been proven to be successful for most readers/participants. Answer the following to find out discover more about your inner self: Imagine you are in a desert and come across a cube… How large is it? What is it made of? Where exactly is it in the desert? It is buried under sand or sitting on top? Is it floating in the air? Is it moving? Upon observing the cube, you see a ladder… What material is it made from? How tall is it? Where is it in relation to the cube? Now picture…
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Book Recommendations Vol. 1
Submitted by Jamie Wen Weiner American Like Me by America Ferrera (Simon and Schuster) This is a new and informative collection of short, first person stories on their accounts of being or becoming “American.” Famous actors and authors, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jenny Zhang, and Padma Lakshmi document their own stories on facing racism and injustice growing up. These reflections are a perfectly relatable, up to date, satirical collection calling out a relevant, yet conflicted current topic in our country. Book cover of “American Like Me” Book cover of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (Simon and Schuster) Prior…
