By Maytinee Kramer It seems like yesterday when I first stepped into my college class as a freshman majoring in biology. It was a long and tough journey filled with indecisiveness, fear and anxiety, but I finally found my way into a double major of broadcast journalism and Asian Studies — a complete 360 of what […]
Maytinee Kramer/Opinion Director As we quickly approach graduation day, many students across America are going through feelings of excitement, anxiety and confusion, and these new graduates will be thrust into a decision to figure out the next chapter of their lives. With all the endless talk of resume writing and job hunting, it’s natural to […]
Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director From the household to the workforce, Asians are faced with the mindset that their self-worth and value is closely tied to their accomplishments and academic accomplishments. As a result, there are these stereotypes that all Asians are wildly successful and well educated. And we are. We have the ability to outperform […]
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer and Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director Over the years, South Korea has exploded onto the English teaching scene in Asia, jumping to number two of the five best countries to teach English in, and it’s not just because of the allure of K-pop. Teaching English in South Korea will make you rich […]
Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director For many people, taking illegal drugs is a method of escaping reality; of seeing, feeling, and thinking differently. It gives them the chance to explore the world they know from an altered perspective. The prospect of such an experience is especially enticing to young people, which is why substance use is […]
Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director Even to this day I still cannot believe that Jonghyun is no longer with us. I remember reading the headlines and thought to myself, “this is a joke…April Fools’ came early…” Kim Jong-hyun, known by his stage name Jonghyun and a member of popular South Korean boyband SHINee, died Monday, Dec. […]
Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director Even if you’re not a K-pop fan, you certainly can’t deny that the most talked about performance at the American Music Awards was a performance put on by one of Korea’s hottest boy bands. And they weren’t even nominated for an award. It was truly a historic moment, not just for […]
Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director A mini skirt, long blue pigtails, an upbeat personality and catchy tunes. If you’ve ever heard of Hatsune Miku, then you’ll know she is a Japanese pop sensation. She has performed concerts around the world and has even opened for Lady Gaga. Despite her huge fanbase and mega fame, Hatsune Miku […]
Maytinee Kramer/ Staff Writer You see a dog enter a business with a vest that says “service dog,” but how do you, or the business, know if the dog is actually a trained service dog? Sometimes a dog isn’t even wearing a vest. It happens all the time — people are trying to pass off […]
