How Far Is Too Far:
Criminalization of "Immigrant"
By Joanna K. Lui, Editor-in-Chief

The events of 9/11 have undeniably changed the way that Americans see the world and have challenged us to rethink the question of civil liberties in a time of uncertainty. But despite all that, the American public must continue to be cautious about government policy. We cannot just accept rhetoric and believe that everything the government does is for our own good. [more]

Teaching in China
By Su-Queen Teo, Staff Writer and Sing Yi Li, Special Contributor

"Teach in China." Our eyes were practically glued to the computer screen. After weeks of frantically and anxiously searching for summer jobs and interships, our efforts were rewarded. Described as being a great opportunity to teach English to students of various ages in China, the internship certainly seemed interesting enough. Needless to say, an Asian Americans, we felt that this would be a chance for us to delve into our heritage and explore our cultural roots. [more]

Interview with Fay Chiang
By Jennifer Tan, Staff Writer

I interviewed Fay on a Saturday at Project Reach, the crisis counseling anti-discrimination youth center located in Lower East Side/Chinatown where she works as Program Developer. It was a day after her foot was run over by a car in Queens. Some young people at the center took her to a local Chinese herbal medicine store for treatment. [more]

Dieting (and Living) With My Mother
By Charlene Kwan, Staff Writer

"I had this weird, internalized inferiority complex because I grew up without any Asian role models," confessed stand-up comic Margaret Cho to a journalist when asked about the role appearance has played in her career. "I just didn't look like anyone else in Hollywood, no matter now much weight I lost or what I did to myself." [more]

Queen's Finest:
An In-Depth Interview with DJ Shine
By Elsa Rodriguez, Staff Writer

In the midst of Elmhurst, New York, lies Broadway Park, the area's most popular hangout among youths. The kids are mostly middle class and come from many different backgrounds, despite the area's heavily Asian theme. While some kids are playing handball, there's a group of kids sitting on the steps talking about hip-hop or having a freestyle battle. [more]