Leanna Chan
90 articles
What to do about hurtful comments from family and loved ones during holiday gatherings
Holidays usually call for joy and lots of time with loved ones. As much as we may cherish moments with our family and friends, dealing with their unsolicited comments about us can be painful. It’s…
Your Body Changed During the Pandemic and That’s Okay
As the world relaxes its COVID restrictions, hot vax summer draws nigh but not everyone is excited. There are those of us who are anxious, hesitant and scared because we might not look the same as we…
Asian American Women Aren’t ‘Imposters’ But Society Makes Us Feel That Way
Vivian Chan is the co-founder of East Meets Dress, a contemporary fashion startup that serves thousands of brides each year and allows Asian Americans to celebrate their heritage without compromising…
16 Over-the-Top Mooncakes to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
During Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) Chinese people across the globe enjoy a delicious tradition — mooncakes to share with family and friends while celebrating the moon. Mooncakes are traditionally…
Dear Asians: Your Eyes Are Beautiful, Fox Eye Trend or Not
Earlier this year, almost every MUA was sporting the “fox eye” — a makeup look meant to mimic the look of “fox-like,” almond-shaped eyes. Although popularized by supermodels and celebrities such as…
Why People Gaslight Asian American Struggles
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely of the author. Amid the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, San Francisco entrepreneur, Celine Tien, stepped into a Los Angeles nail…
How to SUCCESSFULLY Make Whipped Korean Dalgona Coffee
Whipped coffee, or Korean Dalgona coffee, has taken over our feeds by storm. *Almost* everyone is making, or has tried to make, this fluffy inverted latte during quarantine. If you’re like us, you…
The Ultimate Guide of Dos and Don’ts While Under Quarantine
For those of us who are able, local government and health officials have asked us to stay home in order to flatten the curve. That means by participating in social distancing — creating a barrier of…
The Ultimate Guide to Red Envelope Etiquette This Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a lively time full of food, family, fun, strange superstitions, and for many, big bucks inside red envelopes. During the new year, it is customary for people to give and receive red…
4 Ways to Combat Sunday Scaries and Post-Holiday Work Anxiety
Do you feel a sense of dread wash over you every Sunday evening? Do you not only feel nervous after a nice long break but also somewhat fearful? You’re not alone. “Sunday scaries” is a term used to…
A Note For People Who Don’t Celebrate the Holidays Traditionally
Dear People Who Don’t Celebrate the Holidays in a Traditional Manner, I still remember when I told my college friends that I didn’t usually celebrate Thanksgiving with a big turkey, stuffing, or…
7 Indoor Plants That Are Hard to Kill (Hopefully)
There are so many reasons to treat your space to an indoor houseplant. Studies show that house plants can actually boost your mood, increase creativity, reduce stress, and not to mention remove…
21 Baby Yoda Memes You Needed to See Today
It is impossible to scroll through your feed without seeing the big round doe-eyes and floppy-ears of Baby Yoda. He is simply known as “the Child” and he’s stolen the hearts of anyone who has watched…
The Disturbingly Dark History of Bikram Yoga
Trigger warning: This article discusses rape and sexual assault. Netflix recently released “Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator,” a documentary that explores the true story of the founder of Bikram Yoga,…
11 Gifts Even Your Strict Asian Parents Would Actually Want
Shopping for your parents is no easy task. You probably know them better than anyone else in the world, but somehow it’s intrinsically difficult to find them something that they’d actually like. They…
Boba to Pandas: 12 AirPod Cases For Literally Everyone On Your List
Help your friends and family show off their unique personalities with clever and cute AirPod cases. The hottest tech accessory used to be gachapon Winnie the Pooh keychains in costumes. Although…
Toronto Man Arrested for Throwing Poop at Asian College Students
Toronto police have apprehended the man they believe dumped buckets of fecal matter on unsuspecting college students. Great work by @TorontoPolice arresting an individual in the “feces attacks”…
The #1 Thing to Avoid When Using an Electric Space Heater This Winter
It’s no shock that many households will avoid turning on the heating or AC at literally all costs. The typical parent response would be “PUT ON SOCKS,” “PUT ON MORE LAYERS,” and “WHY AREN’T YOU…
Meet the Asian Parents Who Initially Hated Pets But Are Now Pawsitively in Love
You probably begged your parents for a pet when you were growing up. Your classmates had a dog, a cat or even a hamster, but you were left to your own devices. Your strict Asian parents vehemently…
Keanu Reeves Appears to Be SpongeBob’s God, Supernatural Apparatus or All-Knowing Head in New Film
Keanu Reeves appears to be playing a role in the new “SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run” as something of a supernatural entity.
QUIZ: Are You a Pocky or a Pretz?
Pocky and Pretz were the snacks of choice for Asian children growing up. Those little addictive flavored snack sticks would be gone in an instant after the box was opened. What did you have, Pocky or…
Bowen Yang Becomes the First 100% East Asian American Cast Member on ‘SNL’
Writer and comedian Bowen Yang is joining the cast of “Saturday Night Live” for its upcoming 45th season, making him the show’s first full-time fully East Asian cast member.
This Airplane Could Take You From L.A. to Tokyo in 2 Hours
Scientists and engineers are now developing hypersonic airliners that could drastically decrease the time of long international flights. With new advancements in technologies and materials,…
Randall Park’s Anniversary Post to Wife Jae Suh is the Most ‘Asian Jim’ Thing Ever
“Fresh Off The Boat” star Randall Park and his wife, actress Jae Suh Park, just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Randall Park (@randallpark) on…
Children of U.S. Troops From Overseas Won’t Get Citizenship, Trump Administration Says
Children born to U.S. troops or government employees overseas will no longer be automatically considered as U.S. citizens, the Trump administration has said. The change was announced today, according…
Magician Shin Lim is Getting Married and His Relationship is Truly Magical
Magician Shin Lim wowed audiences last year on “America’s Got Talent” with his jaw-dropping card trick, but what’s really stealing the show now is his adorable relationship with his soon-to-be wife…
Lakers Announce Nina Hsieh as Team’s New Head Athletic Trainer
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced today that they have promoted Nina Hsieh to the team’s Head Athletic Trainer for the 2019-2020 season. OFFICIAL: The Lakers have promoted Nina Hsieh to Head…
Bay Area Faces Nearly 200 Freeway Shootings in the Last 4 Years
Bay Area drivers are facing a sharp increase in freeway shootings, with the latest one occurring just last week on northbound I-880 in Oakland. Seemingly random incidents have occurred across the Bay…
This Photo Shoot of Plus-Size Asian Women is So Damn Perfect I’m Crying
Body positivity activist and coach Michelle Elman noticed that the fashion industry and plus-size community in the U.K. has routinely excluded Asian women, and decided to do something about it.
The Internet Has OPINIONS on Brenda Song’s Netflix Film ‘Secret Obsession’
Warning: This article contains spoilers for ‘Secret Obsession’ Just last weekend Netflix released a psychological thriller starring Brenda Song and Mike Vogel.
Man Who Raped and Murdered Chinese Scholar Escapes Death Penalty, Smiles Over Life Sentence
The former University of Illinois graduate student, Brendt Christensen, who was found guilty of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang, has evaded the death penalty and has…
Upsetting Footage Shows Indonesian Locals Riding Helpless Sea Turtle
A video angering many online has surfaced of a group of adults and children taking turns sitting on the back of a sea turtle that appears to be struggling. The video was reportedly taken on an…
Woman Who Stomped on Sea Turtle Nest Arrested Again Trying to Leave the Country
A Michigan woman who was arrested in Florida earlier this month for attacking a sea turtle nest was arrested again after trying to leave the country. The 41-year-old Chinese woman Lu Yaquin, was…
K-Pop Idol Bashed Online After League of Legends Cosplay is ‘too revealing’
K-pop star Johyun of the girl band Berry Good, is facing backlash online after critics deemed her League of Legends cosplay as “too revealing.” The singer was dressed as the fox character Ahri from…
Why Take-Out Sushi Has ‘Grass’ in Between Pieces
When you order sushi to-go, you commonly see a dollop of wasabi, a few pieces of ginger, and a piece of plastic grass with your food. Have you ever wondered why chefs include that tiny piece of…
This Japanese Village Grows Beautiful Murals Made of Different Colored Rice
Hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to the village of Inakadate, Japan each year to see beautiful art murals made of different colored rice. Initially as part of the revitalization effort in the…
