Why has Hatsune Miku taken the world by storm? Is it her cute outfits? Her turquoise hair? Perhaps, but the meaning behind her words is just as impactful as the sound of her robotic voice.

In the wake of a a year marked by anti-Asian hate, many have suggested increased media and political representation as a solution. Here's why that's not the case.

A poem about the plight of being both brown and Asian, and thus, never quite fitting in anywhere.

An art nerd talks about two Korean Informel artists and the “authenticity” of Korean artwork in American museums.

In light of the recent tragedy in Atlanta, Asian communities in the US and around the world have begun to speak up about the issue of rising Anti-Asian sentiments. Here, several members of our club have gathered together to discuss our own reactions and reflections on this issue.

The children of immigrants are often deemed lucky to have a new life in the United States, but how far does that luck really go?

Many immigrant children often look up to their parents and I am no exception to this. A short creative nonfiction piece about one of my heroes, my dad.

A deeper dive into the history of Suriratna, an Indian princess who 2000 years ago married into a South Korean kingdom, and the curious cultural and linguistic similarities between these two cultures.

Humans may be the sum of their flaws, but those pieces don't have to stay the same forever.

Happy weekend! We’ve gathered together an assortment of playlists curated by our members for your listening pleasure. Each one is accompanied by a short description introducing the thought process that went into the song selection, or the mental zone it puts us in. Enjoy!

A poignant reflection on how coming home for lockdown has matured the writer’s relationship with her parents.

I’m a partial product of the East Asian diaspora, and over the years, some names have become so synonymous with personalities that the mere utterance of them invokes an entire archetype, bedecked in flannel and hoodies.

From social media posts, to voicemails and text chains, to emails that have mostly found their way to spam, to the countless canvassers leaving flyers on my front door, this year’s election cycle has been relentless and inescapable. Celebrities, politicians, and laypeople alike have all come together to push for a blue wave, and their efforts came to fruition: After nearly four years of rule under a man who denies science and calls Nazis “very fine people,” much of the country celebrated the administration taking his place, one that includes the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president. Simply put, Joe Biden’s win was a sigh of relief.

Cleaning up clutter has never looked more simple. But is this simplicity all that meets the eye? Katamari Damacy reflects the humanness of order and chaos.

Much of the discourse around dating in the 21st Century constitutes a mistaken notion. With the advent of dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, giving people ready access to hundreds of potential romantic partners instantly, many blame the apps themselves for a fundamental change in attitudes towards dating.

On August 6, 2020, President Trump issued two executive orders with the intent of banning TikTok and WeChat from use within the United States.

The past couple of months have been a tumultuous period for international students at Carnegie Mellon and across the US. In March, the spread of COVID-19 shut down travel worldwide, with many countries, including the US, implementing travel bans that greatly restricted international travel.

Far too often, Americans judge culture by their most popular exports. They remain armchair consumers of foreign media, consuming what comes to them rather than actively seeking it out. Now, a new genre of Japanese media has established itself as a cultural juggernaut.

David Chang is a successful chef and restauranteur. Read more about him in this profile in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month.

Hasan Minhaj is an award-winning comedian, television host, and political commentator. Read more about him in this profile in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month.