Asian Americans lives are shaped by many different factors that are affected by history till this day. While some change has occurred, past perceptions of Asians still exist in people minds that can be seen through the historical, social, cultural, political, and institutional forms.

Microaggressions are daily verbal, behavioral, or humiliation, that conveys hostile and derogatory insults towards minorities. Many perpetrators make statements that are racist without them knowing it. It’s due to the lack of education and awareness of other cultures that they feel the need to ask racial questions or comments. I will take a look at microaggressions at an institutional level, specifically the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Due to these understatements, many POC feel aggravated, oppressed, alienated, and unsafe on campus. Given the long history of white supremacy and exiling out minorities, these stereotypical ideas still exist in the minds of people today. Microaggressions occur because of insufficiency of education of minorities’ history and culture.

Recently, I have been listening to relationship problems from friends and family. I’ve noticed that during these situations active listening doesn’t take place, which escalates the issue further and typically ends messy or bad. I’m sure everyone has experienced these types of situations before, which I believe stems off of miscommunication, poor communication, and not actively listening. There can be many reasons and situations, but it all really comes down to these two important tools. These two tools are the basis of solving problems, so the situation won’t end with bitter feelings towards each other.

Protests, uprisings, destruction, violence, and chaos is unleashed into these world after the recent killing of George Floyd.

Schools plan to reopen in the Fall 2020 with solutions to prevent a large amount of people and passing COVID. Will it work?

Here I review one of Wisconsin's land painter known for his surreal landscapes. As a artist myself, I must learn how to interpret and analyze elements in a composition. I chose to analyze Tom Uttech's painting Nin Mamakadendam because at a time like this, it is very ironic and connects to our current situation.

U.S. Citizens are worried that the unemployment rate is causing another Great Depression Era. Here is the answer to that.

An update of the rising unemployment rates, the Heroes act, and retailer stores reopening.

This was my first time ordering from ASOS, a fashion company retailer. I will rate ASOS out of 5 stars based on shipping/package, as advertised, fit, quality, and pricing.

Here's another TEN things to do while in Quarantine! These are easy, accessible, and creative!