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‘Shut Up and Write’ — Should Sports Journalists Voice Political Opinions?
In recent years, preventing sports and politics from overlapping has become increasingly contentious.
Culturally in-Depth: Onions Have Layers, Ogres Have Layers and Culture Does Too
Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by [humankind] as a member of society.
Terry Gou: Taiwan’s Technological Genius
Terry Gou is the brains and businessman behind the manufacturing of the screen you’re likely reading this on.
How Being Half Korean Defined One Artist’s Search for Identity
When John Kim Faye deserved a good scolding as a child, his mother lapsed into her native Korean, leaving him somewhere between bewildered and amused. Sure, he was half Korean, but Faye didn’t speak that language, having been born in […]
On the Challenges of Filial Piety While Interacting Across Borders
“You are 34 now, have you considered settling down? When do you think you are ready for a marriage and to build your nuclear family? Eventually, you need to have your life partner and offspring.” “Last week, your grandma didn’t […]
‘Enhanced,’ A Futuristic YA Novel Set in Asia By Candace Kade, Hits Plenty Of TCK Notes
In a new novel by Candace Kade, it’s 2123 and everyone who can afford them has gene enhancements in the Asian Federation. Protagonist Lee Urban doesn’t have any enhancements but is adopted into the high society of New Beijing, where […]
One Layer Deeper: A French Knight, A Grandmother’s Adventure and Authentic Mexican Food
One Layer Deeper is a look at pop culture from a multicultural and global perspective. We look at movies and TV projects and dig “one layer deeper” to talk about some things you may have missed. In this edition, we […]
Global Underfunding Of The Arts
Internationally, arts and humanities education is dangerously underfunded. Traditionally, the humanities has been seen as critical to the enrichment and exploration of academia. Studies have shown that a degree in the humanities comes with long-term, delayed gratification contrary to degrees […]
