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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…
