Author / Caron Song
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#DefendDiversity
Michael Wang was the perfect applicant. After conquering thirteen AP classes, he had a stellar 4.67 GPA and graduated second in his class of 1,002 students. His ACT score was a flawless 36. He attended and placed in various national competitions in math, debate, and music. He even sang at Barack Obama’s inauguration. Michael was…
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Year Of Empowerment
Every morning during my elementary school days, my dad woke up extra early to pack my lunch. He knew I loved the classic Chinese dish of tomato and egg stir-fry, so the whirr of the kitchen exhaust fans coming from downstairs was like music to my ears. He was always gone for work by the…
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How The Trump Stole Christmas
The chilly holiday season is a special time for warm and lighthearted family gatherings, but for Agustín Gómez Pérez, Christmas Eve brought only pain and grief when his 8-year old son, Felipe Gómez Alonzo, died from influenza while in the custody of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in El Paso, Texas. Felipe is the…
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Moving Forward And Looking Back
I’m finally ready to say goodbye to the memory of my former self. I thought you were perfect. I thought you had everything. I thought you were me. In reality, I had fabricated an intricate web of lies to fool myself into thinking that I could and would become a doctor. You’re probably thinking, “Another…
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Nice To Meet You, Clean Meat
In front of you sits a harmless-looking plate of luxurious foie gras. You wish you could savor the rich, buttery, and decadent taste of goose liver, but your conscience prevents you from digging in. Which unfortunate goose was force-fed this time so you could enjoy this sinful delight? Just as you start to feel sick,…
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Big Pooh Bear Is Watching You
You are more than a number. How many times have you heard that phrase ever since starting college? Hopefully not too many. But for China’s 1.4 billion citizens, a single number will not only define who they are, but also determine their way of life. These people will soon live in a chilling reality where…
