Author Archives: Guest Writer

CC Made Artisanal Caramels

This week’s “inspirasian” story is about professional-turned-entrepreneur Cassandra Chen. Born in Shanghai, Cassandra graduated from UC Davis and worked in finance. She ditched her business attire for chef pants, taking stints to work as line cooks in fine restaurants. At … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Coffee Filter

Lazy afternoons are perfect for enjoying Vietnamese-style coffee, and part of drinking this beverage is the experience of brewing the coffee yourself: pouring water into the metal filter, watching that dark, velvety liquid drip slowly into the cup, and making … Continue reading

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Nyan Cat Adventure

Although it doesn’t contribute much to their economy, you can say that one of Japan’s major exports is cats. From Totoro’s Catbus to the YouTube sensation Maru, there’s no shortage of adored neko from Japan. Another such famous cat that … Continue reading

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“Strangers From A Different Shore” by Ronald Takaki

Why did Asians immigrate to America? How did the model minority myth come about? Why is it that there seem to be more Japanese Americans in Hawaii than other parts of the United States? Whatever your level of APA knowledge, … Continue reading

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Kick Ass Ninja Hoodie

If you’ve been following us, you know that we love ninjas. Some might even go so far as to say we adore them. And now, with these Kiss Ass Ninja Hoodies ($35), we can show off our love in cute, … Continue reading

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Stress Relief Baoding Balls

Whether you are a student with finals coming up or a person that experiences stress very often, Chinese Baoding Balls ($6-10) will often help relieve that stress. Similar to a stress ball, these baoding balls are also very relaxing when … Continue reading

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Gold Skull Earrings

Sometimes, gold jewelry can be so mundane. Sure it’s shiny, but where’s its sense of humor? With these Gold Skull Earrings ($15), you can now have it all. Measuring just over an inch long, these earrings feature jet-black crystal beads … Continue reading

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Dream Droop jewelry

In the land of technology known as Silicon Valley, tiger moms were pushing their cubs to become software engineers, computer programmers, and doctors. While these litters of young people did their best to reconcile personal passion and lucrative career paths, … Continue reading

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One Trip Grip Grocery Bag Holder

Going to the farmers’ market is so good for the soul: browsing through colorful produce, supporting local businesses, and going home with a bunch of healthy stuff. Well, maybe not the last part. Trying to return home with the day’s … Continue reading

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Capsule – Stereo Worxxx

With Electronic Dance Music (EDM) seeing an increase in popularity here in the States, it’s no surprise that the trend would spread across the Pacific. Capsule is one such duo to hit it big, charting as high as 3rd on … Continue reading

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After a Year of Scaring Myself, the Scariest Thing of All? Telling My Mother the Truth

By Gregory “You will become closer to your mother this year,” the psychic told me, unaware of what I was doing this year. What I was doing was attempting to do one thing, every day that scared me for a … Continue reading

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80%20 Shoes

Springtime is coming, and that means one particular thing: spring cleaning! Out with the old and in with the new—and that goes for your wardrobe too. While you’re switching out wool coats for light jackets, don’t forget about updating your … Continue reading

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