Gaby Trevino
finding asian america
seeing ourselves in the farewell
“Another Asian movie, ha? What the other one we watched? Crazy Asian, hm?” My mom rarely goes into Boston for pleasure, and even then, it’s only when my sister and I drag her out. Usually, we take her to see the annual movie that scripts at least one Asian actor with more than two lines. […]
a guide on comparing apples to apples
apple-picking simplified
When you take a break from studying for midterms and look around, you see leaves slowly exchanging their green appearances for robust, warm colors. Sometimes, you decide to venture out and try the seasonal Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew at Starbucks or the Orange and Fig Latte at Dave’s. Or you happen to notice all the […]
your guide to orientation week
the lesser-known checklist
You’ve made it! Welcome to your new home on the hill! Welcome to Brown! Welcome to Providence! Welcome to…Orientation Week. Don’t know what to expect? Neither did we. But that’s why we compiled a checklist of things that we’re 99.99 percent sure will happen. During Orientation, you: Will forget how to get to […]
i hate music
get that s*it out of my ears
At the end of a particularly strenuous day, my hands can’t seem to reach for the remote control fast enough. In a world where music seems to be the prevailing form of escapism, I choose instead to turn to my favorite characters for comfort. Of course, we all find solace in art—but I’d rather wait […]
lonely arts club band
cultural picks for late night
“The neons and the cigarettes” When I arrived at Brown University three years ago, I didn’t have friends. I mean, I’d had friends —past tense—but here, immured in the red brick walls of a main green, under the skyline of an alien city, I felt completely and utterly alone. Sure, there were plenty of orientation […]