The Bamboo Chronicle
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How an unknown track can teach listeners about deeper meaning in jazz
Was Affirmative Action diversity gone too far? Was the SCOTUS decision really a “win” for the Asian-American community? How were other minority groups affected?
Speech & Debate national finalist Andrew Zheng discusses the role that the Model-Minority Myth plays in shaping the appeal of Asian-dominated extracurriculars.
Chinese scientist He Jiankui successfully gene-edited babies, making them immune to HIV. Why was he arrested? Do the results of his experiment outweigh the risks that were involved?
Penelope’s clever deception of her suitors exposes the underestimated cunning and influence of women in ancient Greek society, challenging the traditional narrative of passive female fidelity.
Imperialism may be over. But, sadly, its effects are long-remaining. Today, it is the root cause of contemporary global inequality and conflict
The Haitian Revolution is the only slavery rebellion to have succeeded in modern history. Ler me tell you why.
Here's why the Columbian Exchange was a Double-Edged Sword of Progress and Catastrophe
In The Secret Life of Bees, maternal bonds and female solidarity are depicted as more powerful and essential than biological family ties, radically challenging and dismantling traditional family values.
Are over-performing Asian-American instrumentalists a stereotype? What are the effects of the over-representation of Asian Americans in classical music? What are the motivations behind the push for Asian Americans to learn a musical instrument?
How can we as teens navigate the treacherous waters of social media?
Did the US overreact to the Chinese “Spy Balloon”? What did the crisis reveal about the state of Sino-US relations in a new Cold War era?
How does the stereotype of Asian American parents differ from the truth? What are some unique parenting practices used by Asian American parents? How is the Asian American culture reflected in parenting styles? What do studies have to say about Asian American parental pressures? Can personal experience provide any insight into this topic?
An opinion piece on why and how Joe Biden set himself up to be President one day.