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Welcoming Chinese New Year in Athens: Eat, Talk, Celebrate, and Repeat
In Athens, Ohio, locals, professors, and students came together to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Saturday, February 10th. Hosted by various Asian organizations including the Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union at Ohio University (AAPISU), Athens Asian American Alliance (AAAA), Chinese Language Students Association (CLSA), Asian Culture Club (ACC), and the Center for Spiritual…
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A Long Way From Home A Foreign Student Experience
Family and upbringing Let me take a second to introduce myself. My name is Frank Oppong Agyemang. Because I was born on a Saturday, I also have a native name called Kwame. This is a normal practice among most ethnic groups or tribes in Ghana. I was also named after the elder brother of my…
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South East Asian Athletes Poised for Paris
When preparing for the Olympic games, the National Olympic Committee for any nation usually has a dominant hand in the preparation and selection of athletes to participate. Olympic committees often try to raise awareness about the Olympics and national athletes through events and community-building. The Singapore National Olympic Committee sponsors the training of its athletes…
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Family Style Holiday Food & Celebrations From Taiwan
Taiwanese cuisine is a mixture of exotic food as Taiwan has been ruled by different governments throughout its history. Early influences came from European countries, the Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese, followed by the Japanese and Chinese regime. Is Taiwanese and Chinese food alike? It is true that Taiwanese food shares some similarities with Chinese food,…
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The NBA’s Decline Or Loss Of Spirit?
During the time I spent watching the NBA All-Star Game this past weekend, I could not help but notice the sheer awkwardness of the event. The lack of enthusiasm was deafening. The spectators in Indiana were uninterested, still, and at times critical of the events taking place. Throughout the 3-point contest and dunk contest, it…
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KPOP Is Waking Up The World
‘KPOP’, a shortening of Korean pop, has proved its tremendous global influence. Originating in South Korea, the wave of KPOP has not only swept across the world only by its music, but a whole business system including music, movie, drama, fashion, cuisine and even lifestyle has been established. ‘KPOP’ has become a cultural icon, a…