Steph Cha’s “Your House Will Pay” is an incredible storytelling feat on heavy topics regarding tensions between African American and Korean American communities in relation to the tragedy of the 1992 Los Angeles Race Riots. The story is focused around two individuals, with the perspective switching back and…
“Convenience Store Woman” by Sayaka Murata challenges society’s insistence upon normalcy. The novel follows Keiko Furukura, a 36-year-old convenience store worker, who struggles to conform to the vocational expectations of her family, friends, and modern Japanese society. Written from the first-person perspective, the book prompts readers to reevaluate…
The newly released “Madwoman” music video by Laufey is gaining attention, not only for its cinematic visuals but also for its powerful representation of “Wasians” (mixed-race white and Asian individuals) in mainstream media. Released on April 13, 2026, the retro-inspired video features a stellar cast, including Olympic figure…
Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM), a national non-profit dedicated to advocating for improved access and affordability of important medicines, hosted a conference at UCLA bringing together researchers and policymakers from across the nation. With the theme of People Over Profit, the weekend’s activities centered around discussing systemic…
A mix of Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle,” cultural voyeurism, seduction narrative (with modern twists) and epistolary novel absorbing mediums across time and types, Ruth Ozeki’s “My Year of Meats” is indeed thought-provoking in both form and content. My Year of Meats follows the journey of Jane Takagi-Little, a…