Top stories published by Plex in 2010

Growth clinics rise in popularity as South Koreans seek to measure success in inches

South Korea’s recent venture into growth clinics may add success in inches, but come at the possible cost of increasing societal pressures on young adults.
With its booming plastic…

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Oct 8, 2010

“Eat Pray Love” & the lure of the Far East

Misty mountains surrounding the Great Wall of China and thatched-roof huts on the azure waters of Bali conjure magical mental images of the Far East. But do movies take these stereotypical and sometimes unrealistic images too far for audiences?

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Nov 8, 2010

‘Nikita’ portrays stereotypical roles of APA women

A new show on the CW Television Network, “Nikita,” is eliciting mixed reactions from the Asian Pacific American community on campus about the show’s portrayal of protagonist, Nikita, who is played by Maggie Q.

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Apr 9, 2010

Japanese women thinner than others

Junior government and politics major Rie Kamoya remembered a diet fad that swept the nation of Japan three years ago. True to its name, a woman on the Apple Diet ate nothing but apples.

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Dec 3, 2010

Beyond the rice: An examination of unhealthy Asian snacks and treats

Despite having a variety of healthy options which include protein-packed sashimi, simple green tea and fresh summer rolls, Asian cuisine may not be the nutrition-conscious dieter’s best friend anymore.

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Mar 25, 2010

‘Racist’ glitch on cameras cause a stir

When Joz Wang and her brother bought their mother a Nikon camera for Mother’s Day in 2009, they took it to a baseball game and tried to take pictures of each other. Then they discovered the camera wouldn’t work because of a feature that asked if someone had…

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May 3, 2010

Multiracial and Biracial Student Association (MBSA)

Though there are many organizations on campus, the university prides itself on diversity and encourages students to engage with various cultures and converse about certain issues facing them. The Multiracial and Biracial Student Association…

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Oct 8, 2010

Report: Chinese women more ambitious

There are many prominent female figures holding positions of power in the U.S. who young American women can look up to for inspiration– Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to name a few.

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Oct 8, 2010

Miss DC China pageant hopes to “foster cultural exchange” with China

On the surface, beauty pageants could simply entail heavy make-up and overnight talents — for some who participate, however, the competition is a means of getting involved in their cultural community.

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Dec 5, 2010

FCA brings Filipino culture alive through dance

The Filipino Cultural Association is once again bringing Filipino culture alive through traditional and modern dance for an upcoming dance formal.

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