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April 23, 2023 0

Life and Legacy of Legendary Japanese Composer: Ryuichi Sakamoto

“Ars longa, vita brevis.” (Latin for “Art is long, life is short.”) – Hippocrates At the age of 71, Ryuichi Sakamoto – legendary Japanese composer – passed away on March 28, 2023 after battling cancer for years. The above Hippocrates quote was posted as part of a statement on his website following his passing, showcasing his status and continuing legacy as an icon within electronic pop music and the film industry. As a composer, music producer, and activist, Ryuichi Sakamoto […]

April 23, 2023 0

Katsushika Hokusai: One of the Most Famous and Influential Artists of All Time at MFA

by Bolin Shen

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) was groundbreaking at his time. He had a major impact on the development of Japanese art. He was innovative in his use of color, composition, and subject matter, and his work influenced many subsequent artists. Hokusai’s images of landscapes, nature, and everyday life have almost become synonymous with traditional Japanese art, and his influence can be seen in everything from anime and manga to contemporary graphic design. From now until July 16, 2023, the Museum of Fine […]

April 23, 2023 0

Immigrants and Their Stories: A Series of Narratives

by Mary Wong-Sommer

America has long been known as a country of immigrants. In 1958, Senator John F. Kennedy (who became President in 1961) wrote a book about the USA titled, “A Nation of Immigrants”. Kennedy writes that immigration is important to America and points out “that every American who ever lived, with the exception of one group [Native Americans], was either an immigrant himself or a descendant of immigrants.” The immigrants of today Who are the people who immigrate to America today? Where […]

April 22, 2023 0

Four Scientists Who Warned us About Climate Change

by Chetanprett Singh

Editor’s note: In our April 7 issue, we published the first of two-part examinations of the climate change argument for urgency. That article, “Three Thinkers Who Challenge the Apocalyptic Tone of the Climate Change Discourse,” looked at those going against the grain about this environmental threat. In this issue, we conclude our examination by introducing four renowed scientists whose positions clearly indicate that informative discourse is the best defense against politicized agendas. The term “climate change” was first used in […]

April 22, 2023 0

Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled Regarding Cannabis Dispensary Proposal in Chinatown

by Christopher John Stephens

When it comes to arguments about safety and community safety and the ethics of legalized drugs, sometimes it’s hard to immediately dismiss the financial advantages. Massachusetts legalized adult-use cannabis in November 2018, and since then the state has collected $3.9 billion in total gross sales. Between January 1 and December 18, 2022, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission reported the sale of 1.42 billion dollars’ worth of cannabis and cannabis-related accessories. If we compare this to the other two members in […]

April 22, 2023 0

$800,000 Settlement Reached for Workers in Case Against C-Mart

by Christopher John Stephens

Restitution, fair play, mediation, and equity are always the endgame goals for any management/labor conflict. In the case of several C-Mart supermarkets in Quincy and Boston’s South End and Chinatown neighborhoods, a settlement of $800,000 in restitution and penalties has been reached for employees of these supermarkets as a result of 15 citations and an investigation in 2021 started by Attorney General Andrea Campbell. In a press release, Campbell noted: “My office, and particularly our Fair Labor Division, will continue […]

April 21, 2023 0

Narcan Approved for Over the Counter Sales: Ending the National Overdose Crisis?

by Aili Liu

“I will say that I have done many things I am proud of as a doctor, but one of the things that I am proudest of is just happening to be a person carrying Narcan when another person is literally dying on the sidewalk. I was able to give them Narcan, they survived it, and came back to life. It was not because I was a doctor, but because I was carrying Narcan.” Dr Joe Wright, Boston Healthcare for the […]

April 21, 2023 0

Tuition Free Community College Plan Breaks down Barriers to Education and Dreams

by Sonia Cavazos

“Costs should not be a barrier to higher education.” tweeted Mayor Michelle Wu. “Boston’s Tuition-Free Community College (TFCC) Plan, including our new pilot partnership with @MassArt, will continue to help more residents afford, attend & complete college.” Hope is on the rise for those seeking free higher education in Boston. Mayor Michelle Wu announced the expansion of free tuition at six Massachusetts community colleges and the broadening of eligibility to include all Boston residents regardless of income, age, or immigration […]

April 8, 2023 0

Preparing for Nationals: Interview with Massachusetts Spelling Bee Champ Tanoshi Inomata and Coach Aaron Noll

by Christopher John Stephens

The 85th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee will be held on May 28, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland. Ten year old Tanoshi Inomata, from Allston’s Winship School, will be among the 278 spellers competitors. Tanoshi has the opportunity to be only the second Massachusetts resident in 80 years to bring home the trophy. Sampan had the pleasure of speaking separately with Tanoshi and Aaron Noll, Winship’s librarian and Spelling Bee coordinator. What follows are edited transcripts of our email conversations. […]

April 8, 2023 0

Three Thinkers Who Challenge the Apocalyptic Tone of the on Climate Change Discourse

by Chetanprett Singh

The issue of climate change is a complex and multifaceted one that requires a nuanced and comprehensive approach. While there is broad scientific consensus on the reality and severity of climate change, there are also concerns about the effectiveness and equity of current solutions, the role of natural variability, and the influence of political and economic interests. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Dr. Judith Curry, and Dr. Bjorn Lomborg offer alternative viewpoints that challenge the mainstream narrative and highlight the complexity […]

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