Carey Lin

Boston August 7, 2020 0

College students voice frustration over pandemic restrictions; for some, it’s a lost fall semester

As the pandemic still remains a problem in the United States, universities are unable to reopen college campuses for all their students and staff. Harvard and MIT have chosen to go online for their courses with few exceptions to be on campus. Boston University has chosen to open with a hybrid model of classes, wherein most of the coursework would be online with only some exceptions for in-person coursework. Regulations vary between each university, but all are attempting to limit […]

Boston August 7, 2020 0

College students voice frustration over pandemic restrictions; for some, it’s a lost fall semester

Boston July 10, 2020 0

Tufts Medical Center grants $300,000 Covid-19 Relief Fund to organizations serving local Asian communities

In response to requests for funding from community-based organizations (CBOs), Tufts Medical Center donated $300,000 as part of their Covid-19 relief efforts in early May. This grant was geared towards CBOs serving communities in Chinatown, Dorchester, and South Boston. The goal is to “lead by example, and encourage them to support local businesses while supporting residents where possible,” said Sherry Dong, Director of Community Health Improvement Programs at Tufts Medical Center. Earlier in the pandemic, Tufts Medical Center distributed more […]

Boston July 10, 2020 0

The Greenway News

Conservancy’s horticulture team and rangers hard at work By Rachel Lake Summer has arrived on The Greenway, the contemporary public park in the heart of Boston. Stretching 1.5 miles from Chinatown to the North End; The Greenway welcomes millions of visitors annually to gather, play, unwind, and explore. The Greenway Conservancy is the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway. While many Conservancy staff continue to work remotely, our Horticulture and Maintenance teams are hard at work […]

Food July 10, 2020 0

Food for Thought

Two sisters offer authentic Vietnamese online ready-to-use dishes By Anna Ing “Omsom” in Vietnamese stands for “rambunctious, rowdy, and noisy” and it is the name of a recently launched “proud, loud dish starters for Asian Cuisine” brand. It was a nerve-wracking gamble to launch a new product during a worldwide pandemic and recession against the advice of their investors. With confidence in their product fulfilling a niche for the rise of home cooks created by Covid-19, Omsom stormed the food […]

Boston July 10, 2020 0

H1B visa ban forces international graduates to reconsider seeking employment in the US

By Carey Lin On June 22, President Trump announced a suspension of processes and issuing of H1B work visas. This ban prevents foreigners from seeking employment in the United States. This is a concern for many, but especially to recent graduates from universities in the United States. As recent university graduates in the U.S., students have a choice to apply for an Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa to legally work in the country. Many students had left to return home […]

Front Page July 10, 2020 0

AACA Census Campaign

Boston June 5, 2020 0

Taiwanese students weigh decision to return to the US amidst pandemic uncertainty

By Carey Lin As Massachusetts begins to slowly re-open, students and recent-graduates who fled home abroad must figure out whether they will be coming back to the United States. Even those without visa-related issues, returning to the states at this time poses many challenges that may not be worth the risk for them. “It’s a big decision definitely going back to the US where the situation is worse,” said Rebecca Lee, Boston University graduate who is currently home in Taiwan. […]

Food May 22, 2020 0

Asian cuisine restaurants coping during Pandemic lockdown

By Carey Lin Since Massachusetts went into lockdown due to Covid-19, restaurants have been coping by continuing their takeout business with “no-contact deliveries”. Some restaurants are weathering the storm. Tora, a Japanese restaurant on Tyler Street in Chinatown is “doing okay” and busy with takeout orders, according Eric, a Tora part-time worker. “Weekends are still pretty busy for us,” he said. But those who rely heavily on the dine-in experience such as hot pot, are not as fortunate. Hot […]

Boston May 8, 2020 0

Graduating during a pandemic: International students face job uncertainty, travel restrictions and visa issues

By Carey Lin While the government continuously postpones the end of the city’s lockdown, confidence in official reports and statements are on the decline. Government responses to the Covid-19 pandemic has brought upon pressing concerns and uncertainties that directly impact internationals who have come to the United States for school or work. As graduation day approaches, the impact of Covid-19 on college graduates transitioning into the next phase of their lives has made things especially difficult. Instead of beginning a […]

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