Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression
Americans should support Taiwan’s fight for freedom.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor
• October 22, 2021
Global students finish semester on campus and abroad
Global students were faced with a semester of travel bans and other complications.
Rose Nickols, Freelance Writer
• May 3, 2020
“Weathering With You” is a mixed bag
The highly anticipated follow-up to Makato Shinkai’s “Your Name” disappoints.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer
• January 25, 2020
“Isle of Dogs” provides blissful entertainment but falls victim to cultural appropriation
Wes Anderson remains a visual master but his inattention to cultural representation upsets critics.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019)
• March 28, 2018
Flags stand for identity and pride
Four students share what the flag ceremony means to them.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019)
• March 20, 2018
Beyond the bubble: Women across Asia voice their stories of sexual assault
While #MeToo often brings up images of Hollywood, the movement has begun to reach much farther, including into countries where women may risk their lives to demand greater protections.
Many women in China have begun to stand up in solidarity, despite opposition from the ruling Communist Party. The government has responded by censoring news sources and monitoring the internet for phrases having to do with anti-sexual harassment and a #MeTooChina, warning the participants they could be labeled as traitors. More and more women have shared their personal stories directly online, however, causing unrest not only within the government, but also among a handful of accused university officials who may lose their jobs.
“We’re not brave enough to stand out as one individual. But together, we can be strong,” said Sophia Huang Xuequin, a journalist in southern China, to the New York Times.
This trend has continued in Japan as well, where rape and sexual assault are often depicted in pornogaraphic materials used for sex education. While the crime rates appear low on paper compared to the United States, Japanese citizens are reportedly less likely to report an assault, due to a lack of education on topics like date rape, consent and sexual violence.
Last month in Pakistan, women fought to unban the movie “Verna,” which depicts the story of a teacher who faces sexual assault, and later takes the matter into her own hands after receiving no help from the authorities. Originally banned for “edgy content,” Pakistani women made a public outcry fueled by social media to get the ban lifted.
As #MeToo continues to grow in the US, it has begun to encourage conversations in several different countries.
Jana Eller, Office Manager
• January 25, 2018
Christian Clubbing: Club sings for Japanese suicide awareness
Hope Rising helps students to share their concerns and pains regarding suicide.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief
• November 8, 2017
Clubs hold open-mic event
The Hope Rising and Breaking Chains clubs co-hosted an event to raise awareness.
Jana Eller, Office Manager
• April 12, 2017
Asian Americans need better representation
Understanding the history of Asians in America is important to our visibility.
Justin Yun, Writer
• October 5, 2016
Alcest’s “Komada” transcends in abysmal glory
The French pioneers expand blackgaze while perfecting their template.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• October 4, 2016
Hope rises through Japanese ministry
Students seek to support Japan, a frequently overlooked mission field.
Bethany Higa, Writer
• May 11, 2016
BABYMETAL attempts to transcend novelty status
“Metal Resistance” stands as the J-pop metallers’ push towards lasting validity.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• April 5, 2016
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