Bubble Tea: To Drink or Not To Drink
by Tiffany Lee, Special Contributor

What's the best part about drinking bubble tea? The bubbles, of course! Who can resist those chewy balls of tapioca? Let's face it; without the bubbles, it's just plain tea. You would think that this drink, also known as "boba," would be fine to drink everyday. It's only tea and pearls after all. It's probably healthier than coffee too! Wait, stop right there. How healthy is this stuff? If you're watching your weight, you might want to think twice about asking for those extra bubbles in your tea. [more]

Enjoy Soy With Much Joy
by Stephanie Luk, Special Contributor

Fried tofu, kori tofu, soymilk, bean curb, and miso soup - these are examples of great tasting soy products. Yummy, yummy, yummy. Soy-based food is not only good for your taste buds but for your body as well. I bet you didn't know that soybeans are the only plant food that has all of the essential amino acids our body requires. Amino acids are necessary for proper growth, development, health and maintenance. [more]

Entries in the Journal of a Depressive
by Eren Kim, Staff Writer

I'm desperate now. I feel trapped. There is no air for me to breathe without poisoning it with myself.
[more]

A Picture of Apicha
by Eren Kim, Staff Writer

There are not too many Asian Pacific Americans willing to handle HIV-related issues, but the Asian & Pacific Coalition on HIV/AIDS (APICHA for short) is an exception.
[more]

Taking "Asian America" To New Heights
by Elizabeth Khan, Special Contributor

If you ask anyone to list a few common stereotypical characteristics of Asian-Americans, the word "short" will invariably surface. This is the case especially for Asian-American women. What does this mean for anyone who doesn't fit the stereotype? [more]