Protecting Asian Lives: How We Can Do Better, Together
The recent rise in anti-Asian racism has pushed us to reflect on the historical and ongoing harm caused by acts of racism. CSA Western condemns these attacks on our community, not just at Western, but in our hometowns, our whole country, and around the world. We continue to strive to support and provide a safe space for the Asian communi...
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A Letter from An Asian Woman Whose Heart Is Still Breaking
Inspired by R.O. Kwon’s “A Letter to My Fellow Asian Women Whose Hearts Are Still Breaking,” which made me feel seen, heard, and loved.Content Warnings: sexual violence, violence and death The last few days, my heart has been heavy, beating faster every time I click into news updates, heartbeat loud in my ears after reading abou...
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Western Voice 2021: The Rundown
Western Voice 2020 Tune in live for Western Voice’s YouTube Premier this Saturday, February 13th, 2021! We have 6 AMAZING contestants competing for 1 championship title and a cash prize! The 2021 Western Voice Contestants are: Athirai Sivaseelan, 1st year – General Science Avi Roy, 1st year – BMOS Clara Sun, 4...
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Western Voice 2021: Meet D-Trix
Drumroll, please…… Introducing Dominic Sandoval, better known as D-Trix, the 2021 Western Voice Guest Judge! Dominic Kyle Sandoval (D-Trix) D-Trix is an Asian-American dancer, YouTube personality, and dance competition judge. D-Trix began breakdancing at 13 which fostered his love for dance. Early on in his da...
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Western Voice 2021: Meet the Contestants
Western Voice is quickly approaching! Get excited for this year’s show as the contestants are insanely talented! CSA can’t wait for you to hear their beautiful voices, but until then, let’s meet the Western Voice 2021 contestants. Athirai Sivaseelan What is your year and program? I’m a first-year in...
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The 5 Weirdest Boba Dishes
I wasn’t always a fan of bubble tea. As someone who didn’t like milk, tea, or pearls (the texture stressed me out), I did not see the appeal. After moving to Ontario and witnessing the abundance of boba shops, I started drinking fruit tea, and I eventually grew to love the drink. My go-to order is a passion fruit green tea wi...
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New Year’s & Final Quarantine Resolutions
With 2020 in the past, many of us are undoubtedly looking forward to putting the pandemic behind us. The turn of this new year and the emergence of vaccines also symbolizes the time of hope and recovery. Although there finally seems to be a tangible end to this madness, the last stretch of lockdown is far from over. No matter ho...
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How to hype yourself up for this Christmas season!
Everyone knows that when the clock strikes 12:00:00 AM on December 1st, it becomes socially acceptable to hype yourself up for the winter holidays. Ironically enough, it always seems to be the emotions experienced during the build-up to Christmas that is fondly remembered. The preparation, the music, the snow, the gradual development of ...
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7 Ways To Make Sure You Make The Most Out Of Your Black Friday Shopping
With Black Friday right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start getting ready for the PERFECT shopping day. Now I KNOW what you’re thinking… “It’s the middle of the school semester and I ain’t got time to shop!”, trust me, I get it. However, these TOP SECRET strategies will make your shopping exp...
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Alumni Panel 2020: Life After Graduation
SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE, but don’t be spooked by CSA’s annual Alumni Panel on Friday, October 30th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST. Four CSA Alumni will be tuning in to Zoom THIS Friday to give you all an EXCLUSIVE rundown of their experiences at Western and talk about their time on CSA. FALL is IN SEASON and I don’t know about you but ...
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