“I wish I could say that I’m just particularly unlucky when it comes to men. Unfortunately, far too many Asian American women have similar tales of misfortune to share. Dating is hard for everybody, no matter who you are. Dating is even harder when navigating the modern-day manifestations of imperialism at the intersection of race and gender.”
“Turning Red:” Red-dy for representation
“Turning Red”’s Mei and her adventure caused a stir since its release. Photo courtesy of Disney-Pixar. OWEN MADRIGAL | STAFF REPORTER | omadriga@butler.edu Pixar’s latest film “Turning Red” unleashed onto the world on March 11, 2022 with — just like a teenage girl transforming into a red panda — layers of impact. The animated feature…
One year after the Atlanta spa shootings, not much has changed for Asian Americans
March 16, 2022 marked the one year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings that took the life of six Asian American women. Though it incited a surge in support for the Asian American community and awareness of the racism and hypersexualization that Asians face — Asian American women in particular, these are long-standing structural issues that are not going away anytime soon.
What is Diwali?
Diwali is an important holiday originating in South Asia. Learn about its history, traditions and how Butler’s South Asian American community will be celebrating it.
Upcoming “Shang-Chi” movie represents a big step for Marvel
The newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe fosters representation by being the first in the franchise to center an Asian superhero.
10 Asian American online creators to follow
While Asian Americans have traditionally been excluded from both mainstream tellings of history and the media, the community has carved out a space in the online world. Here are 10 social media accounts and content creators to follow to learn from the Asian diaspora.
OT: Jeremy Lin speaks out against Asian hate
Jeremy Lin during a game for the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State’s G-League affiliate. Lin has been vocal on the increase in Asian American hate crimes. Photo by Juan Ocampo/Getty. JAREN KAWADA | STAFF REPORTER | jkawada@butler.edu On Feb. 25, Jeremy Lin, one of the few Asians to play in the NBA, made an Instagram…
How Asian Americans in the Butler community celebrate Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is Friday, Feb. 12. It has its origins in East Asia and is the most important holiday in the region, but it is observed all across the world. Asian Americans in the Butler community share how they celebrate the occasion.