Poverty & Pedophilia: Pakistan’s ‘hidden shame’ comes to light

Eleven-year-old Niam remembers the first time he sold himself to men. He had no money and nowhere to sleep. He remembers being raped by many men after that — once being raped by four men at once.

Meet Lionz of Zion, local b-boys breaking into global fame

In the late 90s, while other crews were stuck on traditional styles, D.C.-based breakdancing crew Lionz of Zion began incorporating elements of breaking never used before: martial arts, gymnastics and everyday movements they saw…

Preview: Asian Monologues promise pro slam poetry on identity

The Asian Monologues are back.

The University of Maryland’s adaptation of the national college performance trend highlights the shared Asian Pacific Islander diaspora experience on an aesthetic…

‘Chai Time Lessons’ fills gap as Pakistani language, cultural resource

Saarah Javed learned Urdu, Punjabi and English growing up. She learned French in middle and high school, listened to Korean music, watched Japanese anime, and studied Arabic and Farsi.

APA, LGBTQ community break down media stereotypes

In a brown bag discussion on LGBTQ and Asian Pacific American characters in the media, students began the conversation on what stereotypes are perpetuated and why they still exist.

What’s driving increased interest in Korean?

Though enrollment in foreign language courses dropped almost 7 percent from 2009 to 2013 in the U.S., one language course has experienced growth both nationally and at the University of Maryland: Korean.

Empowering Iranian women writers

by DEEPA RAMUDAMU

Pakistani professor breaks down misconceptions of Islamic teachings

Hundreds arrested in Pakistan’s war on polio

Hundreds of parents in Peshawar, Pakistan, were arrested in recent weeks for refusing to administer polio vaccinations to their children.

A spokesperson for the Peshawar district of Pakistan reported that 471 people had been…

Workshop focuses on Asian American mental health

About 25 students gathered in the University of Maryland’s Stamp Student Union to break through social taboos in the Asian American community to discuss mental heath.