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Final Thoughts on Narratives and Frames
Human movements across the nations have always had an impact on both natives and new comers. Cultures interact with one another and sometimes transfo... read more
Globalization, Pros and Cons
One of my professors told the class that it was such a hustle to register for classes or write papers when he was in college. Since there was such t... read more
Thanksgiving Dinner ~Cultural Event #5~
Thanksgiving originates from a feast held by Pilgrims and Native Americans in Massachusetts. Since the Pilgrims had a hard time farming during their ... read more
Satires
One of the features of the United States that I’ve noticed is that political satires are more commonplace than Japan. According to Wikipedia, satir... read more
American or Indian?
A psychologist, Erik Erikson coined the term, “identity crisis,” the time of analysis and exploration of oneself. When it happens, how long it la... read more
Life Defined by Fate
Here’s an Indian proverb: Fate and self-help share equally in shaping our destiny. So many people believe in fate. A couple might say “we are ri... read more
Multicultural Night 2007 ~Cultural Event #4~
On Tuesday, October 30th, the Associated Students community held Multicultural Night 2007 at the BMU auditorium on campus. Performers were all local,... read more
Art as a Mean of Breakthrough
“I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other cons... read more
Dual Nature in Us
Why does“Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” still have a strong impact on our minds 100 years after its publicity? Duality in human beings ... read more
Chico World Music Festival ~Revised Version~
Chico World Music Festival was held at Chico State on Saturday, September 22nd and Sunday, September 23rd. Although this is my third year in college h... read more
