How immigration uncertainty reshapes not only career paths, but the ways international students learn to adapt, strategize, and imagine the future.

How anonymity reshapes identity for international students in Los Angeles

On class, timing, and the performance of taste

On class, culture, and the illusion of personal preference

Why students perform detachment in public, confess vulnerability in anonymous spaces, and search for clarity in between.

Harshini “Hershy” Karthikeyan creates stories that move between Tamil, English, and Korean. This is how she turned being a South Asian girl online into an art form.

Written amid a period of widespread uncertainty for international students, this piece reflects on identity, distance, and the search for home.

As Amino Avenue grows, Wu and Wong remain committed to their mission of delivering health, inclusivity, and balance—one cup of boba at a time.

In South LA, SJLI turns food justice into community power.

“Girlfriend LA” tattoo studio defies convention at every turn. Among its prominent artists is Sally Qiu, widely known as “Sal.” Qiu, a queer female Chinese-American tattoo artist, breaks barriers in an industry traditionally dominated by white heterosexual men, paving the way for women tattooists of color.

April brings exams, deadlines, and pressure. But at USC, it also brings reminders to pause, breathe, and care for ourselves.

Despite systemic inequities, educators and communities across Los Angeles are finding ways to bridge the gap toward a more equitable future.

UCLA student and alternative pop artist Jenny Nuo reflects on identity, balancing STEM and music, and the stories behind her songs.

Unlocking Two Beauty Powerhouses: De"mist"ifying Japanese and Korean Skincare Rituals

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, the LA Fashion Show is an annual five-day fashion extravaganza sponsored by SAS Studios.

Vietnamese modern artists like Phạm Thanh Toàn are bridging the gap between tradition and innovation in the ever-changing landscape of artistic expression.