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Asian Snacks to Die For
With midterm season right around the corner, snacks are a great way to destress and munch on while you’re studying or doing work. While there aren’t that many asian markets within walking distance of campus, Newark and New Castle County have a wide selection within driving distance.
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Asian-Representative Halloween Costume Ideas
The end of October is right around the corner, and as much as I love Christmas like everyone else, my second favorite holiday has to be Halloween. Halloweekend is a popular period for young teens and adults to dress up as their favorite characters, animals, and themes. Whether you party with friends, take pictures of your outfits, or simply enjoy watching horror movies at home, Halloween is a versatile day for people to have fun. I especially love dressing up with friends, and this year, I did not skimp on finding the perfect costume. As a proud Asian, I try to dress up in Asian-representative outfits. If you need inspiration…
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The Tri-force of Red Flags: League of Legends, Valorant, and Genshin Impact
When you think of someone who plays video games League of Legends, Valorant, and Genshin Impact, what do you think? It should be a red flag. If they play one or two of these games, then it’s fine. Yellow flag, maybe green flag. If someone plays all three then proceed with caution, or if you want to play it safe, keep away. As someone who has played all three of these games, I can attest to this.
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My Anime Tier List
Whether you’re in need of some anime recommendations or want an opinion on some, I’m going to be creating a tier list of some of the mainstream anime series: Jujutsu Kaisen (JJK), Hunter x Hunter, and Haikyuu. Some of you may disagree with my tier list but at least hear out my reasoning.
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What Your Favorite Anime Genre Says About You
Anime is generally defined as a Japanese animated work. Throughout the past few years, anime has slowly become more and more mainstream. Not only has this art form been successful in East Asia, but Western countries have also seen this type of entertainment explode in popularity. With that being said, each anime genre is often said to have a specific fanbase. Stereotypes have come to fruition. Here is what your favorite anime genre says about you.
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Recreating Food From Shows/Movies
Food plays such an iconic role in our lives, making the shows and movies we watch also include some iconic dishes. Some dishes included in these shows and movies look so appetizing that some people made the effort to recreate them in real life, and they are as delicious as they seem on screen. Here’s a few examples of recreated dishes from iconic films and links to their recipes!
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Fried Rice: Growing Up With Me
The best fried rice recipe. When I was younger, I cooked this fried rice dish everyday after school. I started learning how to cook when I was in middle school because I thought I could cook better than the food I was eating at school for lunch from the school cafeteria. When we visited my relatives in Asia, I would show off, cooking my dish for my grandparents, relatives, and all their friends. If I need a quick bite or a fancy dinner to impress a special someone, this is my go to dish :)
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Hot Take: I’m Fine With Not Dating Before Marriage
“No dating before marriage” is a statement many Indian parents have told their children. I was raised with these values, but I’ve never disagreed with them. Don’t get me wrong—I have had crushes and romantic interests—but the values I have inherited from my parents have just been stronger. When I was younger I adopted this value without questioning it, but as I grew older my reasons behind these values grew stronger.
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The Intersection of Technology and Tradition
One of my uncles loves using shopping apps to buy cheap but cool items. There’s something new in their house almost every time we come over for dinner. He loves to talk about the items too, how functional they are and what a steal they were, only a couple dollars.
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Values Worth Keeping
College has always been marketed to me as an experience for personal and professional growth; an experience to develop independence and further my own self interests. But with all of that independence and control, it can get quite lonely quickly. The great thing about being in a shared space with a large number of other students is that you are surrounded by other people who may be in the same situation as yourself. Knowing that other people also want to meet new people can be encouraging. While it is important to develop your own sense of individualism and explore your own interests, who says you have to do it alone?
