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Racist Fliers Targeting Chinese Students Found All Over Texas University
This past week, students found the following flier posted on numerous buildings at the University of Texas, Austin. Naturally a number of people on Facebook were not happy.
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Chinese-American Author Mocked at Texas High School, Calls Students Out Online
Highland Park High School administrators have issued an apology to best-selling author Jamie Ford after the student assembly suddenly burst into applause while he spoke about Japanese internment camps. Ford, author of “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” visited the high…
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China Isn’t Happy That the Taiwanese President Stopped in Texas for a Chat
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen’s meetings with Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Greg Abbott during a stopover in Houston has enraged Beijing, urging the U.S. to commit to the “One China” policy. Ing-wen’s nine-day trip also includes Central America, with stops in El…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
Parents Freak Out When Toddler Accidentally Gets Drunk at Texas Restaurant
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: Your child accidentally drinks alcohol and gets drunk. That’s what happened last Friday when a North Carolina family dined out and a waitress’ mistake sent their toddler to the hospital.
· Heather Johnson Yu
Critically Acclaimed Video Game ‘Prey’ Has an Asian Character as the Protagonist
On May 5th, 2017, Bethesda released “Prey“ for the XBox, PS4, and PC to the excitement of video game fans everywhere. The beloved title was officially unveiled at last year’s E3 as a revival of the fan-favorite series that had been on hiatus for over a decade. Bethesda and…
· Ryan General
Asian-American Lawmaker Gives The Most Heartfelt Plea Against Bill Targeting Immigrants
A Chinese-American legislator recently gave a tearful speech in a bid to oppose a bill that bans “sanctuary city” policies. Texas Representative Gene Wu, a Democrat, delivered the impassioned remark during a debate about Senate Bill 4 at the state House of Representatives last…
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Boyfriend Surprises His Sad Girlfriend With Makeup, Instantly Turns Into Meme on Twitter
When you’re having a crappy week, it’s nice to have somebody you can lean on. Devanne Tran, who apparently was having a tough week at school, can attest to this after her boyfriend, Ben Nguyen, bought a set of makeup for her.
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Korean Rapper Deported After Allegedly Being Called ‘Chink’ at Airport Going to SXSW
Korean rapper Don Malik was set to perform at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, on March 17 but was reportedly denied entry into the U.S. and deported back to his home country. His artist page has since been taken down from the official schedule on the…
· Carl Samson
SXSW International Artists Are Freaking Out Over Deportation Threat in Contract
SXSW has apparently threatened international artists with deportation should they engage in performances outside the festival’s scope of approval. Felix Walworth, a band member of Told Slant, Eskimeaux and Bellows, took to Twitter to share parts of the contract he reportedly…
· Ryan General
Why Donald Trump Loves to Wear Clothes That Don’t Fit Him
As the recent viral video from GQ perfectly illustrates, Donald Trump is in serious need of a makeover. Sure, the wealthy president loves big, huge things, but it’s probably not a good idea to incorporate it in his fashion. Trump is often seen wearing oversized coats and pants.…
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10 Asian American White House Advisors Just Resigned in Protest of Trump
Ten members of White House Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have resigned in protest of Donald Trump’s policies, leaving only four sitting on the board. The total resignations for the commission now stands at 16 after six others quit on January 20,…
· King Malleta
14-Year-Old Extorts $28,000 From Teacher After Sexual Affair
A 14-year-old student allegedly extorted thousands of dollars from a Dallas school teacher by threatening to expose their sexual affair to the cops. Texas teacher Sandy Doan is facing charges as it was discovered that she had a year-long sexual relationship with a 14-year-old…
· Max Chang
Even White People Are Mad After Hollywood Tried to Whitewash ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
It’s not secret that Hollywood whitewashing has been a hot topic in recent years. Movies like “Ghost in the Shell“, “The Great Wall” and “Dr. Strange” were all subjects of controversy in 2016. Fortunately, it seems that Hollywood is starting to get their act together. Disney has…
· Ryan General
Former Indonesian Beauty Queen Wants to Quit the U.S. Army Because She Literally Can’t Even
A former Indonesian beauty queen who chose to serve in the U.S. military last year has announced that she no longer likes it and is now planning to quit and move back to Indonesia. Kristania Virginia Besouw, Miss Indonesia 2006, surprised her fans in March last year after she…
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Woman Live-Tweets a Couple’s Super Cringeworthy Date at a Sushi Restaurant
When Kelly Fine went out for sushi Wednesday night, she stumbled upon what was supposedly one of the worst dates ever and her ensuing live-tweets are pretty hilarious. Fine, who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, decided to take to Twitter to document the…
· David Yi
As An Asian American, I Am Invisible In This Country
We came to this country seeking the American Dream. Our parents saw this Golden Mountain as a symbol of the future and what it could provide. So they vowed to leave everything behind, their native tongues, their childhood memories, the friends that knew their every secrets,…
· Ryan General
Jeopardy Contestant Who Asked ‘What Are Those?’ is the Hero We All Need
Stumped with her final question, Sabrina Duong, a Jeopardy! Teen Tournament contestant, became an Internet sensation on Thursday after responding with a popular Vine meme. Under the category “Natural Wonders”, contestant simply chose to have a little fun after Alex Trebek gave…
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Man Who Traded Pants With His Friend So She Can Take a Test is the Real MVP
A student at the University of Texas has become a hero after going above and beyond to help a friend take an important quiz. Andrew Nguyen, 18, was with her friend Diana Le at the library, who was studying really hard for an exam she was about to take.
· Ryan General
Disturbing Photos Reveal How U.S. Cities Would Look With China’s Pollution
Xingtai, one of China’s oldest cities, is also one of its most polluted. The thickly smogged city, with air so polluted it tastes of petrol, has a population of around seven million struggling people. The industrial Chinese city’s pollution is very evident in its soil and bodies…
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Former Karaoke Hostess May Become the First Asian American to Represent New York’s Chinatown
Yuh-Line Niou, 33, is on track to becoming the first Asian-American to represent Chinatown and any part of Manhattan in the New York State Assembly. On Tuesday, Niou won the primary race for the 65th Assembly District and beat out five other prominent candidates in the running.…