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Retail Therapy is a Blessing and a Curse
Submitted by Will Chen Retail therapy refers to the practice of shopping to improve one’s mood or a way to relieve stress. This term is quite common among college students as they use it as a source to combat the stress in their daily lives. Without a doubt, I have indulged in retail therapy before as well. This can be in the form of food, clothes, video games, pretty much anything you can think of. However, there are consequences to retail therapy, specifically financial stress. According to the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers who engage in retail therapy can experience an increase in happiness. After shopping, people will become elated…
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Fatphobia in Asian Cultures: Unveiling the Layers of Body Image Stigma
Fatphobia—the irrational fear or aversion towards individuals with larger bodies—is a pervasive issue that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. While discussions on body image often focus on Western societies as they open up to the reality and embracement of each and every body, it is crucial to recognize that fatphobia also exists in Asian cultures, albeit manifesting itself differently. There are complexities of fatphobia in Asian societies that run in its cultural roots and manifestations, and end up causing many potential consequences.
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UD VSA’s Gather for Tet
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the University of Delaware’s Vietnamese Student Association hosted a spectacular event called Gather for Tet. This culturally enticing event shared many traditions of Vietnamese culture, as well as other Asian groups. Celebrating the year of the tiger, UDVSA provided us with a full and fun itinerary.
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Asian Owned Startups & Businesses
With November coming to a close, Black Friday is right around the corner. This time of year can be stressful or exciting, as it’s the perfect occasion to splurge on gifts for yourself or others with limited deals everywhere. To help, here are some Asian owned businesses to satisfy all your shopping needs!
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Asian American Female Looks You can Rock this Halloween
With Halloween around the corner, it can be difficult to pick a costume that you genuinely enjoy. Even when we do find one, sometimes we can be unaware of how imitating another person’s features can be offensive to others.
