Visual Kei: Drag or Just Pretty?

By: Stephen Diggs

Heavy metal, which is widely considered one of the most testosterone-fueled genres of music, takes an unlikely appearance for a particular group of bands in Japan.

Critics react to Bill Cheng’s “Southern Cross the Dog”

Literary critics are raving about Southern Cross the Dog, but somehow no one can brush the thought that the novel’s author, Bill Cheng, is not white.

Asian Horror Movies vs. American Remakes

Horror movies have been part of American culture since the late 1800s and, since then, technology has enhanced them to be increasingly horrific.

With special effects and studio technology available, horror films now appear more real…

Meet Sweetie, the girl who catches online predators

By: Jose Vasquez

Sweetie entered a chat room, introduced herself as a 10-year-old from the Philippines, and the messages piled in from online predators requesting sexual acts.

AKDPhi raises breast cancer awareness

To help promote breast cancer awareness, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi hosted a barbeque on the Washington Quad on April 10. Many members of the cultural Greek community attended the event in order to learn more about AKDPhi’s cause.

New documentary examines dwindling community and social, cultural issues in D.C.’s Chinatown

Panda popularity and significance

The conservation efforts of the large black and white panda bear has over the recent years, attracted a lot of attention and popularity, and conservation efforts have not failed to trigger support and adoration in the public for these endangered animals.

“Tzu-Ching” members devoted to community service

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President Stephanie Shao writes cards to nursing home residents.
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First annual The Voice UMD entertains huge crowd

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Jason Zhang was the first contestant to perform in the “The Voice,” which took place in Hoff Theater at Stamp Student Union on Nov. 17 
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