Category Archives: Lifestyles

South Korean Activism, Protests On Jejudo, And Christianity

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mihee

Growing up in the US, and specifically in a Christian community, I recall doing very little in the way of volunteerism, service, or even mission projects (loosely defined as going out and working with another community). It’s ironic since the … Continue reading →

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Is Asian Immigration Making America Less Religious?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by William

Is Asian Immigration making America less religious? Asian immigration has been the focus of many, many claims to society ills. They include the usual load of “they taking our jobs” or “damn, they soaking our social services”  etc. But funnily … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Lin in Public Service Announcement about Dating Violence

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jeff

Jeremy Lin has joined Eli Manning, David Beckham and others in this Public Service Announcement about dating violence.  This is was produced by the White House as part of the 1is2many campaign.  According to the White House: “Despite the significant … Continue reading →

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“Asians Tops Hispanic For the First Time” Graphic Accurate, but Pretty Damn Funny

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Ernie

Yes, it’s true – Asians are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, beating out Latinos and Hispanics. You could even say – according to this local television screen grab from San Francisco’s KRON 4 – that Asians … Continue reading →

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Tina’s Top Ten Delicious Taiwanese Dishes

Posted on June 18, 2012 by tinabot

Fifteen years ago, when I was in my last year of college, I considered applying for the Watson Fellowship, an award that basically funds a yearlong adventure in which you do something outlandishly bold like trek the Silk Road, study … Continue reading →

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Do Asians Sleep the Least?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Mary

Ever since I took this class called Psychobiology of Sleep and Dreams, which discusses many topics on sleep disorders, studies regarding sleep and the significance of their findings, and even a comparative analysis of sleep amongst many animal groups, I … Continue reading →

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Chinese Girl Covered in Black Hair Abandoned By Parents

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Mihee

There are some strange things in the world. The story of this little 6-year old in China who has a “rare condition that causes her to grow hair on more than 60% of her body, including the left side of … Continue reading →

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Do Asians Have the Worst Smelling Farts?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

Before I begin, I want it to be clear that my farts smell like the strawberry air freshener they use at car washes. So this article is about other APIs. Not me. I admit, I’ve always wondered if Asian people’s … Continue reading →

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I Am Not What I Say I Am: A Second Generation Chinese American Experience

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Guest Writer

By David Ka Wai Pan I am a Chinese American. Obviously. But I am not what I say I am. I am not a Chinese American living a luxurious lifestyle—i.e: a two-story house with my own room, and a car … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About Spanking

Posted on June 8, 2012 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 →

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Zhang Ziyi Rumored To Have Had Paid Sex With Bo Xilai

Posted on June 4, 2012 by John

I’m a big fan of the actress and model Zhang Ziyi. Recently, there have been rumors in the Chinese media that she is reportedly under investigation by the Chinese government and barred from leaving the country. The allegations include: “Hong Kong’s … Continue reading →

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The Differences Between Asian Americans And Third Culture Kids

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Guest Writer

This guest article was originally published here and has been reposted with permission. By Daniel I was asked anonymously about the differences and similarities between TCKs (third culture kids) and Asian Americans. The person pointed out that they share some … Continue reading →

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