Moving to the United States for college, Rochelle Lu SC ’28 once believed she carried a “suitcase full of nuance.” In her latest column, she reflects on her political and cultural blind spots, uncovering what happens when perspective meets its limits.
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Rooted and Restless: Navigating the turbulence of family ties
As I found my seat on the plane, I started my usual pre-flight ritual: googling airline safety records, memorizing brace positions and triple-checking that I knew how to inflate a life vest,” Rochelle Lu SC ’28 writes.
Moments to Savor: Reflections from a cafe in Taipei
While writing in a cafe in Taiwan, Emily Kim PO ’25 reflected on her relationship and growth with the practice of writing. With coffee and tiramisu in hand, Kim appreciated the time to take a break and write.
Home is where the accent slips: First-year international students ponder cultural shift
Cultural identity isn’t fixed—it shifts as we navigate different spaces. For Rochelle Lu SC ’28, returning home overseas meant realizing how much had quietly changed — her mother tongue slipping and familiar situations feeling awkward. Is cultural drift inevitable, and do we ever truly stay the same?
Jean Chen Ho reveals behind the scenes work of her bestselling book, ‘Fiona and Jane’
New York’s bestselling author of the novel “Fiona and Jane,” Jean Chen Ho has made a name for herself in the literature community and has been continuously featured in such publications as The New York Times, The Cut, LA Times and other renowned papers. Ho was this week’s guest speaker at the Scripps College @Noon, an interactive series that brings together the Scripps community as well as the consortium to engage with scholars, writers, activists and artists to learn and be inspired.
OPINION: After Ukraine, is Taiwan really next?
Discourse comparing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the situation between Taiwan and China are too simplistic, but they do challenge us to acknowledge the threats facing the entire free world, argues guest columnist Claire Tiunn PO ‘24.