January 3, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 1
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Year: 2021

Tufts Medical Center
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Tufts Medical Center hits 225 Year Milestone

by Sampan Staff

Community hospital Tufts Medical Center is celebrating its 225th anniversary this year. Founded in 1796, Tufts has been a cornerstone of public healthcare for local, lower income families since its conception. In a time before what we know as “organized medicine”, during which healthcare was only readily available to wealthier families through private doctors, Tufts, still known as the Boston Dispensary at the time, was formed to make healthcare more accessible by providing medicine and supplies to doctors making housecalls. […]

Sweet and sour pork
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Korean-Chinese Classics Come to Allston

by Anna Ing

Seoul Jangteo (Jangteo meaning “market”) opened up last year in the former Bukkyeong space in bustling Allston, filling in the void to bring Korean-Chinese food to the Boston area. After hearing from a close Korean friend that the chef had worked at the Seoul Chosun Hotel, and receiving the recommendation from other friends over time, I figured it was time I go there, too. The must-eat dish is Jajungmyun (자장면) or Jjajangmyun (짜장면)  (The National Institute of Korean Language on […]

Andy Griffith Show
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A Chinese Restaurant in Mayberry

by Richard Auffrey

The Andy Griffith Show, which aired from 1960-1968, is a beloved and iconic comedy series. The core of the story centered on Sheriff Andy Taylor, a widower who is raising his son, Opie, with the assistance of his Aunt Bee, all in the small town of Mayberry, North Carolina. The show pulled in high ratings throughout its run, and is commonly listed as one of the best series in television.  Today though, the series receives some criticism on the basis that there was very little in […]

Teens win Disney recognition
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Teens Win Disney Contest for AAPI Safety Initiative

by Sampan Staff

In response to the rise in violence against Asian and Asian American elders, four high schoolers have raised over $4,000 to purchase personal safety alarms for elderly residents in their neighborhood. Ryan Ho, Justin Mok, Brendan Szeto and Alexander McKay are the four behind the initiative, setting up a GoFundMe page to receive the necessary money to purchase the alarms, on which they met their goal in one weekend.  “Knowing that I have my own 88 year old grandmother, I […]

Asian Hall of Fame
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Asian Hall of Fame unveils new inductees

by Sampan Staff

Last month, the Asian Hall of Fame announced its 2021 inductees in a video released on Youtube and their website. The full list of inductees includes Steve Aoki, Hon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Phil Chen, Ren Hanami, Ken Jeong, Sumi Jo, Nancy Kwan, Brandon Lee, Dr. Linda Liau, and Indra Nooyi, the first inductee of Indian descent. The group will be celebrated virtually during a Zoom dinner and ceremony on November 13. Tickets are available on the Asian Hall of Fame website.  […]

Butter rice
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Spirits high among the clouds

by Anna Ing

Earlier this year, Clouds and Spirits opened up in the former Cuchi Cuchi space near Central Square. Initially “Clouds” was supposed to have rotating chefs, but that concept changed to have only executive chef and co-owner Katie Cheung in the helm. Chef Katie Cheung brings her extensive experience to the kitchen, her skills honed by working at Radius, Menton, Oishii and Kamakura to create a seasonal menu based on New American and Asian cuisine with touches that honor her Korean […]

YMCA fundraiser
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YMCA fall fitness fundraiser

by Sampan Staff

The YMCA of Greater Boston will be hosting a fitness and community building event from October 16 to October 24. The event, dubbed Together We Move, will include 20 activities for participants to reconnect with both their physical wellness goals, as well as each other. Among the activities are various in-person 5K races across towns and neighborhoods, mini triathlons, yoga, and virtual 5K races. The final in-person race will take place on Sunday October 24, with registration open until Friday […]

Halloween in Salem
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Halloween happenings in Salem

by Moninisha Yadav

Nicknamed “Witch City” for its infamous 1692 witch trials, Salem, Massachusetts is a global epicenter for halloween festivities. The city hosts a month-long halloween celebration (Haunted Happenings) beginning with a grand parade all around the city. Then, as the month progresses, vendors, decorations and performers start to spread. Even with a short walk around downtown, themed shops, historic sites, and famous attractions can be found. Typically, Salem would welcome more than half a million tourists during halloween season alone (nearly […]

Lard in Chinese cooking
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For the love of lard

by Richard Auffrey

Generations of cooks, prior to 1960, cooked with lard, which is basically pork fat that has been rendered down to a liquid. It used to be a common ingredient in many households until it was demonized, labeled as unhealthy. Nowadays, it is starting to make a comeback, albeit slowly and more education is still necessary. Science has helped to rehabilitate lard in the United States, having shown that lard contains less saturated fat than butter, and thus, when used in […]

Rally for prison building moratorium
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Prison activity: covid, VOTES, and moratorium

by Shira Laucharoen

There has been significant activity around legislation relating to Massachusetts prisons, while simultaneously, facilities operated by the Department of Corrections (DOC) have seen a decline in COVID-19 cases. Political leaders have been pushing to pass the Prison Moratorium Bill, which would freeze new prison construction projects for five years. In addition, the VOTES Act was passed in the Senate, giving incarcerated people the ability to vote in elections. According to the DOC’s Special Master’s Report, on August 16, there were […]

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