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April 13, 2024 0

After Devastating Taiwan Quake, U.S. Northeast Jolted by Small Shake

On April 3, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Hualien County, Taiwan. Taiwan is located in the hub area where the Eurasian Plate, the Pacific Plate and the Philippine Subplate converge. The tectonic environment is very complex and it is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. This earthquake is the first earthquake of magnitude 7 or above to occur in 17 years since the 2006 magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Pingtung, Taiwan also the highest magnitude earthquake since […]

April 13, 2024 0

Forecast: Boston’s Sea Level Rise to Double in 15 Years

by Derek He

Since 1950, Boston has witnessed an 8-inch increase in sea level, a trend that has gained momentum over the past decade. The current rate of rise stands at approximately 1 inch every 8 years, a measurement derived from the meticulous data which is gathered every 6 minutes using advanced technologies, including satellites, floating buoys, and tidal gauges. These tools enable scientists to monitor local sea level changes with precision, capturing the accelerating pace of rise. Over the last ten years, […]

March 30, 2024 0

Darkness at Noon: The Solar Eclipse

by Tony Le

As the world gears up for a captivating event in the skies, the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024, is shaping up to be an extraordinary spectacle. This natural phenomenon, characterized by the moon passing between the Earth and the sun, will cast a mesmerizing shadow over certain regions, plunging them into darkness during the day. It serves as a vivid reminder of the vastness of space and our place within it, inviting onlookers to marvel at the wonders […]

March 30, 2024 0

Kung Fu Panda 4 Continues the Furry Franchise

by Harmony Witte

There is a new installment of the Kung Fu Panda comedy/adventure animated film series and its continuing to blow audiences away with its marvelous story, superb voice acting, and stellar music! Kung Fu Panda 4 continues the tale of Po (voiced by Jack Black, The Holiday, School of Rock) who improbably becomes the “Dragon Warrior” –a master of kung fu. Po is a giant panda and in this film is chosen to be the spiritual warrior of the Valley of […]

March 30, 2024 0

Chromic Duo Played an Emotional, Innovative Show at Crystal Ballroom

by Harmony Witte

Chromic Duo made up of Lucy Yao and Dorothy Chan, performed at the Crystal Ballroom on Friday March 22nd, as a part of the Celebrity Series of Boston’s Stave Sessions and this was not the oft pictured typical classical piano concert! They played on toy pianos, a toy xylophone, a synthesizer, as well as on a stand up piano to breathe fresh air into works, such as Ryuichi Sakamoto’s “Path of the Wind” from My Neighbor Totoro and wrapped up […]

March 30, 2024 0

The Resiliency of Irish-American Immigrants

by Tracy Huang

St Patrick’s Day has come and gone. The parades are over. But behind the festivities is the proud history of the Irish Americans who arrived in America escaping famine and political victimization. Saint Patrick is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland. He used Christianity to help him through his time as a slave and escaped back to Ireland. The most famous myth about St Patrick is that he drove out all the snakes in Ireland. Although the reason for his […]

March 29, 2024 0

TikTok Faces a Possible U.S Ban

by Aditya Venkatram

TikTok is currently facing a possible ban by U.S policymakers. This recent development, which has been a very controversial move and bold statement by the federal government, is subject to speculation and debate across multiple economic sectors. Lawmakers are currently examining the implications of this decision, considering the social, economic, racial, and free speech ramifications. Over the past four years, TikTok has become an undeniable staple of American life and media consumption. The platform has had a tremendous influence in […]

March 29, 2024 0

The Crisis in Haiti, Explained

by Yizhen Zhang

With additional reporting from Milourdes Augustin and Kery Forges EDITOR’S NOTE: The developing story of Haitian Prime Minister Aryel Henry’s March 11th resignation has resonated throughout the Haitian community stateside, especially the estimated 14,000 who have come to the Greater Boston area in the past few months. The violence that has erupted in Haiti in recent weeks has been fueled by an explosive mix of government corruption, emboldened gangs and a string of natural disasters on the deeply traumatized Caribbean […]

March 16, 2024 0

Laurence Louie is Making Big Waves as a Chef at Rubato

by Harmony Witte

Sampan went to Rubato, a Hong Kong style café, in Quincy to speak with Chef and co-owner Laurence Louie about his busy year as a Chopped champion, being a James Beard semifinalist, winning both Bon Appétit and Eater Boston’s Best New Restaurants awards in 2023, as well as being an expectant father. Of the items that we tried, the real stand out was Rubato’s signature dish—the fried chicken bolo bao. It was the perfect blend of succulent, perfectly cooked, fried […]

March 16, 2024 0

Interview with Greenway Artists Ponnapa Prakkamakul and Zhidong Zhang

by Harmony Witte

The Greenway Conservancy recently announced two new public art installations that celebrate the Year of the Dragon which will be installed at Auntie Kay and Uncle Frank Chin Park. The installations are Year of the Dragon by Ponnapa Prakkamakul and Far Away, From Home by Zhidong Zhang. Sampan sat down with the two artists to talk about their work, which is part of the annual Chinese Zodiac series. Sampan: What does it mean to you to have your installation on […]

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