Author Archives: High School Voices

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Community of high school students writing about Asian and Asian American experiences, perspectives, and topics.

A Summer in Japan

By Angela Xu This summer, I went to Japan for my summer break, making it the third consecutive year I had traveled to Japan. The years before, I mostly visited tourist spots, which were fun, but also crowded. On this … Continue reading

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Dear Me from 2 Years Ago,

By Yung-Yi Chang Dear Me from 2 Years Ago, You’re carrying little more than a suitcase and entering a new world that you don’t know. You’re also carrying the weight of a new language in your mouth.  No one warns … Continue reading

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MHG’s ‘Compassion Scholarship’ to Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders

By Betty Chen In a world that often rewards ambition over empathy, this new Scholarship is betting on compassion. Through its Asian American led MHG Charitable Foundation, the hospitality company, known for its portfolio of boutique and luxury hotels, announced … Continue reading

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China’s Tricked Out Lao Tou Le 

By Guan Xiong Qiao A 76 year old man named Sun from Henan Province driving without a license racked up 279 traffic violations in one year. In China, you get 12 points when you get your driver’s license, and when … Continue reading

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The Legacy of Jeremy Lin

By Matthew Heng Do you remember Linsanity? February 2012 was over a decade ago, but Jeremy Lin’s impact on Asian American culture didn’t end when the headlines stopped. Rather, his most important work might be happening right now, as he’s … Continue reading

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Asian Heritage Athletes in America Feature: Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin, born in Torrance, California, on August 23, 1988, is a former professional basketball player who was one of the most unexpected stars in NBA history. Standing 6’3” and weighing 200 pounds, Lin’s path to the league was anything … Continue reading

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WeChat Pay, Alipay, and the Future of Digital Payments in China

By Junjie Yang In China, WeChat Pay and Alipay have completely transformed the way people pay for things. These two platforms, owned by Tencent and Alibaba, dominate the digital payments market and have become an essential part of daily life. … Continue reading

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Black Myth Wukong

By Guanxiong Qiao Out of all the new game releases of 2024, one of my favorite ones is definitely Black Myth: Wukong. This is a game about the classic Chinese story Journey To The West, a book written in the … Continue reading

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Asian Heritage Athletes in America Feature: Yao Ming

  By Gavin Chen Yao Min, born in Shanghai, China on September 12, 1980, is a Chinese professional basketball player who became one of the most dominant centers in the NBA. Standing at an imposing 7’6” and weighing 310 pounds, … Continue reading

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Asian Heritage Athletes in America Feature: Nathan Chen

  By Gavin Chen Nathan Chen, born in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 5, 1999, is a Chinese American world-renowned figure skater who earned the nickname “Quad King” for his unmatched ability to execute multiple quadruple jumps—jumps with four … Continue reading

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Asian Heritage Athletes in America Feature: Shohei Ohtani

By Gavin Chen Shohei Ohtani, born in Oshu, Iwate, Japan on July 5, 1994, is a Japanese professional baseball player known for his ability to bat and pitch. Standing 6’4 and 210 pounds, Ohtani was a highly anticipated prospect in … Continue reading

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China’s Education Dilemma: Balancing Exams and Creativity

By Junjie Yang  China’s education system has long been driven by a singular goal: success in the Gaokao, the national college entrance examination that defines a student’s academic future. This system, known as exam-oriented education, has shaped the educational direction … Continue reading

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