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Co-Presidents Morgan Kuin Cheryl Man Editors-in-Chief Kathy Park Chanel Pulido Secretary Naomi Chou Treasurer Chelsea Kwak Public Relations Chair Chelsea Li Art Editors Evonne Lao Cindy Qiang Blog Editors Candice Chiang Phoebe Chuang Media Editors Kelly Sheng Joseph Lee Marva Shi Layout Editor Thea Wang Deputy Layout Editor Marva Shi
FROM THE EDITORS Dear Readers, Welcome to the Fall 2020 issue of the Generasian Magazine. The circumstances of this year have undoubtedly impacted each and every one of us in unexpected, and often challenging ways. In the midst of navigating a global pandemic, we have had to adjust to new modes of learning, interacting, and living. The making of this semester’s magazine was not an exception – our writers and artists second digital-only launch. However, the physical distance between us has not diminished our spirit. The unprecedented events of 2020 have prompted us to examine ourselves and the world that surrounds us in newly rigorous and conscious ways. Under the thematic umbrella of “Awakening,” defined as “an act or moment of becoming suddenly aware
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recent experiences have facilitated a shift in their perspectives and shaped their engagement with the Asian American discourse. The recent months have been overwhelming to say the least. Yet, we hope that in
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seasons Ting Shing Koh
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works that embody the crucial role storytelling plays in getting through difficult times. Thank you for your continued readership. We wish you safety and good health. Enjoy!
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the asian american revolution on fashion
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being a banana: the asian american dilemma
the past and present of “techno-orientalism”
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cover art: awakening (2020) Evonne Lao Graphite and acrylic on paper The flower is an indication of life and growth of human. This year has been an extraordinary and extra-difficult one for many of us for many reasons. I hope this piece conveys a message that encourages people to express oneself, to show oneself’s true color, and to be awakened by the events happening around us. We are in the midst of darkness, but what we brought with us and what we will bring to the world are not buried. They will transform to bright colors that lead the way.
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surviving the south: from pwi to nyu Annie Jewel Kong
Naomi Chou
reading this issue you find moments that spark joy, solace, and even ones that ignite an awakening of some sort in yourself. We are proud to present these honest and heartfelt
presenting culture on a plate during quarantine Nene Hamada
of something,” our contributors have demonstrated through their pieces how these
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Artists Alex Gutierrez Claudia Shao Sophie Xu Luc Yokoi Jikai Zheng
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have contributed remotely from different parts of the world, and this issue marks our
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Writers Naomi Chou Amy Dai Nene Hamada Ting Shing Koh Annie Jewel Kong Emily Lin Michael Lo LeAnn Mai Victoria Maung Chris Tenzin
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the hong kong way of defeating a virus
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meet the eboard
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