Milksha’s arrival in Westwood marks another success for the Asian American community — what does that mean to Bruins?
Liu’s Cafe in Westwood saw massive success during its opening back in February. What is the experience like a month later?
Contemporary Western society establishes that marriage and love are synonymous terms — marriage is thought to be a tangible representation of love. In the collection of short stories “Unaccustomed Earth”, Jhumpa Lahiri uses thoughtful explorations of parental and romantic connections to explore the complexities that exist in relationships,…
“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…
Hieu Minh Nguyen explores love and closure as a queer Vietnamese American in his stunning poetry collection.
“Where the Sky Meets the Sea” interprets the unique experience of growing up mixed heritage. I am half-Chinese, half-Korean, and though imaginative, I hope many others like myself are able to resonate with this piece — from the envy of belonging to a single culture, to the acceptance, the pride, and the beauty of acknowledging both.