Flashing in front of me were two worlds that would soon come shattering into millions of pieces at any second: mine and his. Even though… Read More
College Essay: The Day I Saved My Brother
April 2018 Magazine Articles
College Essay: A Mix of Two Cultures
When I was nine years old, my mom encouraged me to learn Vietnamese. She did not want me to be like my peers who can’t… Read More
Mental illness in K-pop: Learning from a music star’s apparent suicide
Disclaimer: I wrote this story in memory of Kim Jong-hyun because I’ve also had that feeling of depression and been told to “suck it up,”… Read More
A blueprint for success:Young Women’s Initiative launches plan to ensure bright future for Minnesota women
It wasn’t until college that Brook LaFloe learned there were terms for what she experienced growing up – terms such as domestic violence and alcoholism…. Read More
Tailgating with a twist: Young people serve up healthy foods, fun at Super Bowl party
Tailgating is known for fans parking their cars outside of stadiums hours before football games, grilling hot dogs and drinking cold cans of beer. But… Read More
Two options, one future: 18-year-old must decide to leave her U.S. home or move to foreign land
While many high school students are applying to colleges or concerned about grades, Rebecca is worrying about something else. “When I’m at school, I’m terrified… Read More
