It’s 11 PM and you’re sitting in front of your computer. You have a half-finished school essay, your Facebook news feed is open, and you’re logged into iChat. Glancing at the clock, you sigh inwardly and acknowledge that you won’t be getting much sleep tonight. Sound familiar?

As an avid Tumblr user, my blog has its fair share of re-blogged funny photos and inspirational quotes. However, I also take the time to write posts when I feel particularly strongly or frustrated about something. While writing about what’s bothering me may not necessarily solve the problem, it does feel better to get my thoughts out and reflect on the issue.

I was surprised to come across an article on a study conducted by the US Justice Department and Education Department which found that Asian American teens are the most bullied at American schools compared to members of other ethnic groups. Of the 6,500 students surveyed who were between the ages of 12 to 18, 54 percent of Asian Americans said they were bullied in the classroom, compared to 38 percent for African Americans, 34 percent for Hispanics and 31 percent for whites.

Although the rate of new HIV infections has slowed in many regions of the world, the disease continues to grow among Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs), particularly API women.
Dr. Hyeouk Chris Hahm, a Boston University professor, is the lead investigator of the API Women’s Sexual Health Initiative Project, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. This research examines sexual risk behaviors, mental health and substance use among API women as well as the role of gender power control.

After four weeks of writing this cooking blog, I’ve gained so much more appreciation for my mother’s home cooking. Cooking truly is an art—it takes passion, patience, and talent. Admittedly, my meals have been relatively simple to make, but that’s the reality of leading a busy lifestyle, sticking to a budget, and eating healthy. Sometimes doing less means more; in this case, I’ve been able to save a lot and dodging the extra calories and grease by bringing lunch, staying in for dinner every night, and avoiding Starbucks or Dunkin’ …