People Who Have Spoken Out For The AAPI Community
The racism towards Asian Americans has always been overlooked. Asian Americans are known to be the model minority and are considered one of...
Shannon Kang (UCSD ‘21)
Shannon Kang (UCSD ‘21)
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Shannon Kang is a California native. She is finished community college back in her hometown and is now enrolled at University of California, San Diego to pursue her Bachelor's Degree in Communications. After undergrad she is planning on furthering her education to pursue an MBA in management and operations. When it comes to tasks and her interests she is determined and persistent, she will not stop till she gets what she wants. Her interests include, music (KPOP stan), food (total foodie), Asian culture, fashion, skin care, and literature.
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K-Pop (Male) Idols Who Push Beyond Gender Norms
K-pop is taking over the world at a constant and powerful rate. Influences in music, fashion, skincare, makeup, and even cafe life, the...
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These Iconic Women (of K-Pop) Push the Boundaries of Korean Social Norms
There are harsh and unhealthy social norms within South Korean society. Especially when it comes to K-pop idols there are even more...
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Korean Beauty Brands I Live By
When it comes to skincare and make-up products, I definitely rank Korean at the top. Korean skincare and beauty is on another level and the...
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After Saying No to Makeup I Finally Caved At 21 Years of Age
Growing up I never wore makeup and never had an interest in makeup. I would only wear makeup when it was a VERY special occasion (eg...
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The Hardships of Starting a YouTube Channel
Shannon Kang YouTube Channel For many years, a goal of mine was to start up a YouTube channel. I didn’t know why I wanted to start one or...
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Actors That Stole My Heart (K-Drama Male Leads Edition)
With the immense popularity of Korean dramas, there are many actors that are particularly popular. In fact there are many actors from all...
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Welcome to I-LAND...Big Hit’s New Success? ENHYPEN
Big Hit Entertainment is taking the world by a storm with housing Billboard charting, Grammy nominees, worldwide sensations...BTS They also...
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Second Lead Syndrome is REAL...K-Drama Edition
When watching Korean dramas, casting is very important to the popularity of the drama. However, throughout the years there have been...
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Christmas Classics I NEVER Fail to Watch Every Year
As soon as the clock hits midnight and the date changes to December 1st, you know what that means...Christmas themed EVERYTHING!! This...
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My Top 3 Treats to Reign in Fall
It is finally Fall time (even though the weather is not cooperating) and that means it is time to pull out your comfy clothes and start...
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MY Korean Skin-Care Routine (no need to do 8-12 steps)
Everyone knows the Korean skin care routine, the 8 to 12 step routine to get the clear, milky skin that everyone desires. It's been the...
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Growing Up as the ONLY Asian
Being the only Asian in school is a lot more difficult than people think. I grew up in the North Bay, Marin and Sonoma County to be...
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Two Words I WAS Afraid of…Mental Health
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all anxieties on him,...
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Bored of TV...Switch to Podcasts
***DISCLAIMER: These are my personal favorites and I am not being paid to advertise this company/podcasts. I really like them and want to...
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Meeting My Childhood Crush: Ross Lynch
Disney Channel shows were everything to me growing up. There are so many actors and actresses that I was in love with and seeing them now...
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Global Pandemic: True Colors Revealed
Since the start of this quarantine and the rise of a global pandemic, I cannot believe my eyes. Seeing people in panic sprees, buying...
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Spotlight: Enya Nava
Profile Spotlight Enya Nava Major: Communications Year: 3rd year transfer Hometown: Bay Areaaaaaa Campus involvement: UCS, OASIS Transfer-...
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Binge-worthy K-Dramas of 2020
Being stuck inside during this unfortunate time can be draining. You might be going crazy without the natural vitamin D of the sun or you...
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What to Expect When Buying Concert Ticket for Up and Coming K-pop Bands
Going to concerts is an experience that no one can recreate. From finding the cutest outfit to the post-concert depression at the end,...
