Monthly Archives: February 2012 »
Ex-ESPN writer says Jeremy Lin slur was ‘honest mistake’
New York (CNN) — Former ESPN writer Anthony Federico apologized Monday for writing an offensive headline about basketball sensation Jeremy Lin, calling it “an honest mistake.” The controversial headline read “Chink in the Armor:
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News Pulse – 2/15/2012
Graffiti Artist Strikes It Rich with $200M Facebook Stock The New York Times featured the graffiti artist who took Facebook stock instead of cash for painting the walls of the social network’s first headquarters.
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Celebrate Asia! Brings Together An Impressive Mix
Celebrate Asia! always manages to showcase the musical traditions of both the East and West in celebration of our region’s diverse Asian community. This year is no exception with a diverse range of talent
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A Filipino “Chicken Soup for the Soul”
Reni Roxas, owner of Tahanan Books, hits a home run with her new book “Hanggang Sa Muli: Homecoming Stories for the Filipino Soul.” It is wonderful chicken soup for the soul for Filipinos, Americans,
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Video Games Not Just For Gamers Anymore?
Carol Luong is the model student by many accounts. She wakes up at 6 a.m. in her University of Washington dorm room and heads to the gym for a two-hour workout. She spends the
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How Will the Facebook IPO Affect Asian Americans?
Everyone knows that Facebook has grown into an enormous social network enabling all of us to stay in contact with friends and family on a daily basis despite the sometimes long distances that can
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I Am Bruce Lee
An eternal icon, Bruce Lee is a kick-ass martial arts whiz, a handsome movie star, a profound philosopher, and a cultural ambassador instilling dignity in Asians by flaunting his Chinese heritage worldwide. Breaking out
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Does the Push for Foreign Enrollment at UW Leave Out In-State Students?
Nearly a year ago, Irene Lee couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the letter from the University of Washington, lying flat in her mailbox. She was overjoyed. But the moment didn’t last. It
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A UW Researcher Envisions Everyday Household Gadgets That See To Your Every Need
Sidhant Gupta can remember as a kid building circuits out of batteries and used wires. Little did he know that his childhood hobby would eventually translate into a research career and a spot on
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Revolutionizing the Way We Look At Cancer Treatment
Exciting new research in the field of cancer treatment will allow doctors to target skin cancer tumors with T cells (a type of white blood cell used to fight off illness), causing the tumor
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