By: Caden Choi My grand-aunt lives on the eastern coast of Jeju island, a mecca for tourists craving a taste of K-pop-infused island culture. I too walk the crowds, admiring …
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Cultures
The Greatest Gift of All
By: Kirsten Nyakoe “Merry Christmas!” A chorus of voices shout as I walk in. My eyes widen as I take in the atmosphere of the room. Everyone’s faces are filled …
Festive Fusion: Multicultural Holidays
By: Caden Choi Photo Credit: Caden Choi A messy menagerie of colorful gumdrops atop an unstable gingerbread rooftop. Hot chocolate bombs having trouble melting. Watching cheesy movies with even cheesier …
Words Heard ‘Round the World
By: Kirsten Nyakoe Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Asante. ありがとう. 谢谢. شكراً. All mean the same thing and are fairly straightforward. Showing thankfulness verbally is easy enough; most people do it …
United Through Traditions
Holiday tensions run high as each family prepares to host family or friends. Whether guests overstay their welcome or dinner arguments ensue, the holidays are sure to bring pressure. However …