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· Augustine Reyes Chan
Why College Students Give Bad Ratings to Professors With Asian Names
A new study published in the journal Language in Society reveals that educators at U.S. colleges with European-sounding last names tend to get better ratings from students than those with Asian-sounding last names. Used by students to evaluate their teachers, Rate My Professors…
· Ryan General
China is Absolutely Loving ‘Uncle Trump’
United States President Donald Trump may not be the most beloved leader out there in many parts of the world (including in his own backyard), but in China, he is surprisingly held in very high esteem by his highly devoted admirers. Chinese fans showed their affection to the…
· Ryan General
Meet the Japanese Girl Group Who Loves North Korea
Meet the Sengun Joshi (translated as “Military-first Girls”) — a group of young adult women from Japan who are bound together by their love for North Korea. The group, created by internet celebrity Chunhun, has been celebrating the culture of their Asian neighbor despite threats…
· Ryan General
Thousands of Filipinos Protest Against ‘Emerging Dictator’ President Duterte
Thousands of Filipino rallyists, composed of indigenous people, students, activists, clergy, businessmen, and politicians took to the streets on Thursday to protest against the controversial, but hugely popular, President of the Philippines — Rodrigo Duterte. The event, which…
· Bryan Ke
BTS’ Rap Monster Reveals He Learned English By Watching ‘Friends’
Rap Monster, the leader and main rapper of K-pop group BTS, has revealed where he learned how to speak English, and it’s all thanks to the critically-acclaimed American series “Friends”. Rap Monster, whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, spoke with OC Register in April 2017 before…
· Guy Aoki
‘Dr. Ken’s’ Cancellation Could Mean Dark Times For Asian Americans in Television
Little did we know when Margaret Cho’s “All American Girl” debuted on ABC in September 1994 that we’d have to wait more than 20 years to get another Asian American family sitcom. It wasn’t for lack of effort. Since 1999, I’d been part of the Asian Pacific American Media…
· Khier Casino
‘Into the Badlands’ Renewed For 3rd Season Because Daniel Wu is Badass AF
AMC’s “Into the Badlands” is only halfway through its second season, but the network has already renewed the series for an expanded 16-episode third season set to premiere in 2018. The hit martial arts drama, starring Daniel Wu who also serves as one of the show’s executive…
· Ryan General
Why Indians are Suddenly Deleting Snapchat
A comment allegedly made by Snap Inc.’s chief executive two years ago has caused a massive uproar in India, with many Indian Snapchat users deciding to delete the app in protest. “This app is only for rich people,” CEO Evan Spiegel allegedly said in 2015 according to a former…
· Ryan General
Diversity is Actually Making Hollywood More Money But They Still Whitewash Films
Hollywood, take notice: Creating movies with the more diverse casts will make moviegoers flock to the theaters, according to a new study revealed. Diversity reportedly helps keep ratings for television shows and ticket sales for films up in the United States, according to the…
· Khier Casino
Kal Penn Roasts Hollywood By Tweeting All the Racist Crap He’s Dealt With
Actor Kal Penn took to Twitter on Tuesday to reveal that he was typecast to play offensive roles including a “Gandhi lookalike” in the beginning of his career. “Found a bunch of old scripts from some of my first years trying to be an actor,” the 39-year-old actor, whose parents…
· Khier Casino
Flying From the U.S. to Asia Could Soon Be Cheap AF
Time to pack your bags as Malaysian carrier AirAsia X received approval from the Federal Aviation Authority to travel to the U.S., making it the first Asian low-cost carrier to do so. The approval allows the long-haul airline to offer flights to several destinations in the U.S.,…
· Khier Casino
Obama Sends Personal Letter to Scared Indonesian Girl in America After Trump Victory
Millions of Americans who tuned in to President Barack Obama’s final speech to the nation Tuesday evening were sad to see him leave office. But 9-year-old Adinda Rania, who was born halfway across the world in Indonesia, where Obama spent part of his childhood, was especially…
· Ryan General
Why Asian Americans Don’t Get More Leadership Roles
Asian Americans, in essence, have what it takes to be a leader in any business or organization. For some reason, however, very few gets to be bestowed with the role in the United States. Statistics have shown that, in some key areas such as jobs, education and income, Asian…
· Ryan General
Lucy Liu is Sick of Being Asked About Being an Asian-American Actress
Lucy Liu is getting sick and tired of being asked about being an Asian-American actress. She gave a lengthy explanation why during a post-screening panel discussion of her hit show “Elementary” at PaleyFest 2016 this Saturday. Responding to a question from the New York Times’…
· Ryan General
North Korean Hotels Get Brutally Honest Reviews On TripAdvisor
When North Korea opened its doors to tourists in an effort to increase the government’s foreign currency reserves, they might not have expected that their nicest “six-star” hotel would be subject to poor reviews online. To be more inviting to foreigners, the state’s previous…
· Editorial Staff
Why Japanese Food is More Expensive Than Chinese Food
Ordering at a Chinese, Indian or Mexican eatery probably won’t put much of a dent in your bank account, whereas dining at a French or Japanese restaurant may. There is a reason as to why certain cultural cuisines in the United States are cheaper than others. When cuisines from…
· Editorial Staff
The 5 Best Las Vegas Hotels – April 2016
Las Vegas, the internationally renowned resort city in Nevada, is home to the world’s largest and most luxurious hotels. Billing itself as “The Entertainment Capital of the World,” this major tourist destination has more than enough AAA Five Diamond hotels to accommodate the…
· Editorial Staff
Women Are Better Coders Than Men, According to Science
The work of women coders tends to be over-scrutinized because of gender bias, according to a new study. The research, conducted by the Cal Poly and North Carolina State University computer science departments, involved studying about 3 million suggestions submitted on technology…
· Editorial Staff
People Are Eating Out Alone More For This One Reason
The thought of eating alone at a restaurant is a foreign concept to many, but a new study reveals diners are increasingly choosing to eat by themselves. A new study from OpenTable, a dining reservation service, reveals that the number of people who make reservations for parties…
· Riley Schatzle
Albanian Woman Auditions for News Anchor Job Half-Naked, Impresses Network Execs
The television world is highly competitive, and in order to stay ahead of the curve, up-and-coming news anchors are feeling the need to stand out to land high ratings like 21-year-old Enki Bracaj. Bracaj recently auditioned for a position at Albania’s Zjarr TV, but she made sure…
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