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Korean Music
by Ezra Lee How and why the Korean music scene is so different from America Over the past couple years, the Korean music scene has been gaining major traction internationally. Most notably, K-Pop has soared above the other genres due to its catchiness and idol groups (other music genres such as jazz, rock, R&B, and ballads that are greatly appreciated and enjoyed in Korea more than pop don’t seem to appeal to other countries as much). As K-Pop’s popularity rises, so does the number of admirers and critics. As such, it would be appropriate to be more aware of how the Korean music world functions. Due to cultural differences, the…
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Journaling at UD
Submitted by Grace Zhang My sneakers squeaked against the worn linoleum floor as I made my way to the first class of the day. As a trepidatious freshman navigating the sprawling campus of the University of Delaware, I was careful to organize my schedule so I arrived exactly five minutes before each class began—enough time to ensure I would not be labeled as an overachieving nerd that I have come to expect with my physical appearance. When I trekked to the Caesar Rodney Dining Hall, I made it my life mission to find at least one friend to sit with. After all, nothing in my mind could be worse than…
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Beef Stir Fry
Submitted by Jessica Chau Estimated cooking time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Sirloin Beef Red and Green Bell Peppers (can substitute any vegetable) Oyster Sauce Sesame Oil Soy Sauce Minced Garlic Brown sugar Let’s Get Cookin’ Step 1: Cut the sirloin beef into bite-sized pieces Cook the beef on a non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes on each side with medium heat- until medium rare Cut the green and red bell peppers while you wait for the beef to cook Step 2: Drizzle oyster sauce in 2 circular motions onto beef (just as if you were icing a cake!) …
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Dance as a Universal Language
Submitted by Jess Chan Dance is an expression of who we are and who we want to be. It’s attached to culture which, in turn, shows to the world who we are, what we want, and just how we are going to do it,” said Vanessa Guerrero, an ELI foreign exchange student from Venezuela. Guerrero continues, “Dance and culture coexist together, one can’t survive without the other. The human being will always want to express themselves through movements and will always want to preserve what they are. Everything is connected.” For Guerrero, coming to the University of Delaware as a foreign exchange student was a struggle. She joined Isodynamic Dance…
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Looking Forward
Submitted by Jehleen Zheng there was a time when things were wrong i wasn’t sure why when 5 year old me wanted to hold my chaperone’s hand she pushed me away and chose the white child instead there was a time when i was confused. they would pull their eyelids back and place their suffocating hands over me but that was my identity chinky eyed and flat faced there was a time when i was known as “ling-ling” “chun li” or “please speak chinese” with silent fists and a closed mouth I said nothing. there was a time when i was too ashamed to speak chinese to my grandma in…
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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…
