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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating faith and sexuality

I can’t say for certain that embracing my sexuality brought me closer to God, but I do know that if I hadn’t, I would never want to be closer to him. And I may not go to mass every Sunday, but when I do, it's more special walking in without feeling weights dragging me down.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Mi lengua materna (my mother tongue)

Speaking and reading in a language is a privilege, one that I hadn’t acknowledged until now. So when I started reading more in Spanish, it no longer felt like a chore. It felt like every time I did, I was making my mother and Aya proud.

Our Voices

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Mi lengua materna (my mother tongue)

Speaking and reading in a language is a privilege, one that I hadn’t acknowledged until now. So when I started reading more in Spanish, it no longer felt like a chore. It felt like every time I did, I was making my mother and Aya proud.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Green beyond the concrete

As I stand on the cusp of my third year, I reflect on my evolution from gang loyalty to academic pursuit. This isn’t just my redemption — it’s a testament to the unyielding power of transformation.

Our Voices

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Green beyond the concrete

As I stand on the cusp of my third year, I reflect on my evolution from gang loyalty to academic pursuit. This isn’t just my redemption — it’s a testament to the unyielding power of transformation.

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NOVEMBER 06, 2023

Relearning our culture

Now, I realize why she made such a big effort to do all those little things. She was teaching me to love being Japanese — even after the whole nation had told our family to hate ourselves for it.

Our Voices

NOVEMBER 06, 2023

Relearning our culture

Now, I realize why she made such a big effort to do all those little things. She was teaching me to love being Japanese — even after the whole nation had told our family to hate ourselves for it.

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Our Voices

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating faith and sexuality

I can’t say for certain that embracing my sexuality brought me closer to God, but I do know that if I hadn’t, I would never want to be closer to him. And I may not go to mass every Sunday, but when I do, it's more special walking in without feeling weights dragging me down.

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Our Voices

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating faith and sexuality

I can’t say for certain that embracing my sexuality brought me closer to God, but I do know that if I hadn’t, I would never want to be closer to him. And I may not go to mass every Sunday, but when I do, it's more special walking in without feeling weights dragging me down.

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Our Voices

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Mi lengua materna (my mother tongue)

Speaking and reading in a language is a privilege, one that I hadn’t acknowledged until now. So when I started reading more in Spanish, it no longer felt like a chore. It felt like every time I did, I was making my mother and Aya proud.

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Our Voices

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Mi lengua materna (my mother tongue)

Speaking and reading in a language is a privilege, one that I hadn’t acknowledged until now. So when I started reading more in Spanish, it no longer felt like a chore. It felt like every time I did, I was making my mother and Aya proud.

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Our Voices

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Green beyond the concrete

As I stand on the cusp of my third year, I reflect on my evolution from gang loyalty to academic pursuit. This isn’t just my redemption — it’s a testament to the unyielding power of transformation.

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Our Voices

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Green beyond the concrete

As I stand on the cusp of my third year, I reflect on my evolution from gang loyalty to academic pursuit. This isn’t just my redemption — it’s a testament to the unyielding power of transformation.

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Our Voices

NOVEMBER 06, 2023

Relearning our culture

Now, I realize why she made such a big effort to do all those little things. She was teaching me to love being Japanese — even after the whole nation had told our family to hate ourselves for it.

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Our Voices

NOVEMBER 06, 2023

Relearning our culture

Now, I realize why she made such a big effort to do all those little things. She was teaching me to love being Japanese — even after the whole nation had told our family to hate ourselves for it.

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Our Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Decolonizing beauty standards

We live in a world where beauty is seen as intrinsic to a woman’s self-worth and her ability to gain respect. But because these beauty standards often specifically exclude women of color, they send the message that we are not of any value if we don’t change ourselves to look “white enough.”

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Our Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Decolonizing beauty standards

We live in a world where beauty is seen as intrinsic to a woman’s self-worth and her ability to gain respect. But because these beauty standards often specifically exclude women of color, they send the message that we are not of any value if we don’t change ourselves to look “white enough.”

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Being trans without apology

Shortly before leaving for college, I cut off my hair, replaced all my clothes and began going by a gender-neutral variant of my given name. I was unprepared for the transitions that would follow.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Being trans without apology

Shortly before leaving for college, I cut off my hair, replaced all my clothes and began going by a gender-neutral variant of my given name. I was unprepared for the transitions that would follow.

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SEPTEMBER 06, 2023

Time traveling in Spain: Past versus present

To my dismay, I realized the politics in Spain are just as polarized as those in the United States. But because I was traveling in a country with a longer history, I could connect to a time and place free of conflict.

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SEPTEMBER 06, 2023

Time traveling in Spain: Past versus present

To my dismay, I realized the politics in Spain are just as polarized as those in the United States. But because I was traveling in a country with a longer history, I could connect to a time and place free of conflict.

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Our Voices

AUGUST 25, 2023

South Asian representation in American sports

My parents always supported my journey as a baseball player, and I am appreciative that they did so. Perhaps if they did not, I would not have had such a passion for baseball. This same passion brings me hope when I see signs indicating more involvement of South Asian representation in American sports.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

South Asian representation in American sports

My parents always supported my journey as a baseball player, and I am appreciative that they did so. Perhaps if they did not, I would not have had such a passion for baseball. This same passion brings me hope when I see signs indicating more involvement of South Asian representation in American sports.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Boxes unchecked: Embracing my Arab heritage

Despite the lack of recognition, I'm proud of the rich history behind my Arab roots. I’m honored to be so closely related to such accomplished and intelligent individuals.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Boxes unchecked: Embracing my Arab heritage

Despite the lack of recognition, I'm proud of the rich history behind my Arab roots. I’m honored to be so closely related to such accomplished and intelligent individuals.

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AUGUST 04, 2023

Redefining cultural appropriation

As the daughter of immigrants, this memory produces conflicting feelings. Now aware of the historical context of imperialism and appropriation that my heritage country has suffered, is it not okay for my non-Indian friends to wear my clothes as costumes?

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AUGUST 04, 2023

Redefining cultural appropriation

As the daughter of immigrants, this memory produces conflicting feelings. Now aware of the historical context of imperialism and appropriation that my heritage country has suffered, is it not okay for my non-Indian friends to wear my clothes as costumes?

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