I used to hate being Chinese.
I was born as a first generation Canadian in Toronto, Ontario, to a family of recent immigrants from Hong Kong. Growing up in Markham, Ontario, a small city with a large Asian population, I was exposed to a generous amount of Chinese culture. Perhaps expose isn’t the right word, as it serves a fairly negative connotation – I was i...
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Rollin’ to the Nearest Sushi Stop
Did you know that sushi burritos are here in London? Sushi burritos are pretty self-explanatory – it’s sushi in burrito form! If you’re looking for a mega maki roll filled with salmon or imitation crab, you might want to try this out! This delicious meal has taken the world and Instagram by storm! Originating from San Francisco,...
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Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Whether you’re single or taken, take this day to spread the love to those around you! If you’re like me and you spent all your money over Christmas break and you’re dreading the thought of spending more money today – check out these thoughtful (and inexpensive) ways to do something...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Go to Western Voice
As January is coming to a close, the days until Western Voice are counting down. Come out to a night full of music, talent, performances, comedy, games, and more! Still not convinced? Read on to see just why you should come out to Western Voice 2018 on January 25, at 6PM. 5. Support Your Friends! Ever since November, your Top 10 Contesta...
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A Look Back at Albums of 2017 – My Top 10 List
With 2018 starting up, I wanted to take a look back at all the amazing music that released this past year and share some of my favourite albums of 2017. This is a personal list, so most of these songs will be Hip-Hop and R&B based, as these are my favourite genres. 2017 was an amazing year for hip-hop culture and R&B music; there ...
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8 Easy (and Realistic!) New Years’ Resolutions
Now that Christmas is over, we only have a few more days to think about that list of resolutions we’re more likely to break than not. With the whole notion of “new year, new me,” we all tend to set expectations a little too high for ourselves. This year, I’m planning to set simple and easy new year’s resolutions ...
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4 Easy Holiday Recipes
Happy December! During the holiday season, family and friend gatherings are inevitable. So why not show off your cooking and/or baking skills to the ones you love? CSA has got you covered, whether you’re looking for something new to make for the potluck at work or annual famjam! Here are some easy holiday recipes that you can creat...
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A Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the most stressful time of the year – and I’m not talking about finals season. Finding the right gift for the right person is daunting, regardless of who your giftee is. But don’t fret, here’s a collection of classic and unique gifts that will appease even the Grinch of your Secret Santa group! For Him...
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Top 10 Exam De-Stressors
So it’s that time of year again… No, I’m not talking about the Pillsbury Christmas cookies, not the janky holiday decorations you and your roomies are putting up, and nope – not cuffing season either. I’m talking about the dreaded exam season. Finals for the first semester are on their way to Western so tensi...
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10 Acts of Kindness for the Holidays
The holiday season is known to be one of the most wonderful times of the year, filled with the cheerful tunes of Christmas music and the buzz of anticipation for the holiday break. However, it is also easy to feel overwhelmed and be unable to get into the spirit during the holiday season because of its highly commercial aspect – buy...
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