Like many other Pacific University students in their Junior year, I studied abroad last semester. My country of choice was Germany which led to not only language differences, but cultural ones. However, it was always the little things that surprised … Continued
A “grove” summer is marked with blackberry stains. Empty streets. Fresh farmer’s market strawberries. The hum of worn bike tires. The sound of neighbor kids playing soccer just beyond the backyard, arguing in Spanish. When I tell people I spent … Continued
Hawaiʻi has been dealing with a critical issue for several years now that deeply affects native Hawaiians and our culture. Sacred is not just some word we throw around. If something is sacred it means it must be protected and … Continued
“First Person Plural” was written, directed, and produced by Deann Borshay Liem, an adoptee from South Korea who tells the story of his adoption from a South Korean orphanage to a Californian family. It explores the themes of race, identity, … Continued
Being adopted into a family of a different race can complicate the development of one’s cultural identity. Particularly when a family does not incorporate any cultural activities reflective of the child’s background. I was adopted from China, into a Hispanic … Continued
I was adopted when I was 13 months old from a small orphanage in QingYuan, China. My parents traveled to China for seven days with two other families who also adopted young girls. Over the years, we have kept in … Continued
International adoption has played a role in the United States for decades. In fact, According to the Pew Research Center, the U.S. makes up for 46% of all of the worlds international adoptions. However, that number has been on a … Continued
Oregon is consistently growing; local population expansion being coupled with an influx of new residents. Undoubtedly the communities in the state have been strengthened by these changes, demographic expansion being coupled with tremendous economic opportunities that provide tax revenue and … Continued
I believe that it is important to occasionally drop all technology and work to take a moment and step outside and appreciate the natural world around you. It is scientifically proven that spending time in nature decreases stress, boosts your … Continued
It seems that a “new” and “better” cell phone comes out faster than the average consumer can keep up with. With each smartphone proving to be more high tech than its predecessor, the phone has made leaps and bounds in … Continued
Being environmentally conscious, to me, means being aware of the current state of the environment and how you may be contributing to that state. Before attending Pacific University, I had very little knowledge of the condition of the environment and … Continued
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is running for President…again. In 2016, Senator Sanders was heralded as a progressive hero, bringing about an unprecedented wave of political engagement among voters ages 18 to 35. The Sanders campaign practically set the standard for … Continued