Author Archives: Guest Writer

The Top 5 Hottest Asian Male News Anchors on YouTube

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Guest Writer

A variation of this piece was originally written for AsiansOnYouTube and has been reposted here with permission. By AsiansOnYouTube I covered the Top 5 Hottest Asian Female News Anchors on YouTube a couple of weeks ago, so it’s only fair … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, TV | 9 Comments

Fake Goods: An Australian Born Chinese in China

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Monica Tan The Chinese taxi driver had a big incredulous smile plastered over his face. “Where are you from?!” he asked, hardly containing his laughter. To any ordinary foreigner this is an ordinary question. But to a Chinese Australian … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Observations | 46 Comments

The 8Asians Talk About: Drama in the Delta, the 3D Japanese Internment Camp Video Game

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes we … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Observations, TalkAbout, Video Games | Leave a comment

Commenter Spotlight: m.wei

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Guest Writer

Commenter Spotlight is a weekly interview with the people who comment on 8Asians.com – whether what they have to say is insightful, touching, humorous or controversial, they’ve earned the respect of other 8Asians.com readers. 8Asians readers, meet commenter m.wei: Tell … Continue reading →

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Ask an Asian: What’s Asian Identity in Other Parts of the World Like?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Guest Writer

Every so often, we here at 8Asians get e-mails asking for advice. In this case, this isn’t so much a question about what to wear at a Chinese New Year dinner or what to tell Asians to bring to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask an Asian, Lifestyles, Observations | 44 Comments

Commenter Spotlight: Pamela N Red

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Guest Writer

Commenter Spotlight is a weekly interview with the people who comment on 8Asians.com – whether what they have to say is insightful, touching, humorous or controversial, they’ve earned the respect of other 8Asians.com readers. 8Asians readers, meet commenter Pamela N … Continue reading →

Posted in 8Questions, Commenter Spotlight | 8 Comments

Guan Xi: The Art of Repaying Obligations

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Pang Guan xi in Chinese is often translated as “relationship” and colloquially explained as “I scratch your back, you scratch my back.” But it goes beyond trading favors; they are favors with strings attached. It’s an insidious obligation and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Lifestyles, Observations | 9 Comments

Popular Posts on 8Asians in the Past Month

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Guest Writer

Here are some of the most popular posts on 8Asians this past month that you may have missed out on: Interracial Marriage Data Can Be Deceptive For Asian Americans Why Do Asians Suck at Offering Pregnant Women a Subway Seat? … Continue reading →

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Third Culture Kids as Superheroes

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Guest Writer

A variation on this piece was originally written for Hey it’s Johnny C and has been reposted here with permission. By Johnny C. When I was younger, I used to dream of having super powers. Superman, Captain Marvel, Miracle Man, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Observations | 3 Comments

The 8Asians Talk About: Hipsters

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Observations, TalkAbout | 29 Comments

Commenter Spotlight: Byron Wong

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Guest Writer

Commenter Spotlight is a weekly interview with the people who comment on 8Asians.com – whether what they have to say is insightful, touching, humorous or controversial, they’ve earned the respect of other 8Asians.com readers. 8Asians readers, meet commenter Byron Wong: … Continue reading →

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Guide to College Applications, Part VI: Extracurricular Activities

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Guest Writer

Without the proper guidance, college applications can be a crazy and confusing process. That’s why high school senior George Chen decided to share his dos and don’ts of applying to schools for APA students looking for a little help. Check … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 4 Comments