Kat Le’s grandparents, Tram Le and Nam Le, pose with her father, Kiem Le, in Hong Kong in 1982. Le said her paternal grandparents brought her father to the U.S. for educational opportunities and to grow his faith. Photos courtesy of Kat Le Great Books Professor Tuan Hoang was one of over 120,000 Vietnamese refugees who fled Communist Vietnam in the aftermath of the Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Refugees’ View on the American Dream
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The Story Behind Malibu’s Most Coveted Breakfast Burritos
Lily Castro smiles proudly in front of her restaurant in Point Dume. Photo by Maria Belen IturraldeTucked away in Point Dume Plaza is a not-so-hidden gem of the Malibu community: Lily’s. Perhaps most famous for its breakfast burritos, the unassuming restaurant has been a staple in the community for over 30 years. Far more enticing than the scrumptious eats, however, is … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Malibu’s Most Coveted Breakfast Burritos
LCD Soundsystem Returns With ‘American Dream’
Image by Kyle CajeroThe wait — seven years, three months and 15 days, to be exact — is over. LCD Soundsystem snapped a seven-year hiatus with the release of their fourth album Friday. Before the release of "American Dream," the last anyone heard of these indie-dance stalwarts was a three-hour "last" show at Madison Square Garden. The performance turned into a … [Read more...] about LCD Soundsystem Returns With ‘American Dream’
Understand the Generational Divides
Art by Peau Porotesano When I met with my career counselor last year, she told me that I would most likely switch my career seven times in my life. This advice ran counter to my mom's advice of sticking to one career for the rest of my life.I'm not the only Millennial receiving this advice. In fact, quitting and moving to different jobs has become such a mainstay in this … [Read more...] about Understand the Generational Divides
Italian Ways Surpass the America Dream
Art by Peau PorotesanoA year ago, I was studying abroad in Florence, Italy, which is most certainly the origin of liberal arts and arguably the origin of Western culture. From the David to the Duomo, Florence is built on history and so are her people. Traditions are a huge part of their livelihoods. That’s why Florentines still have a siesta in the middle of the day to … [Read more...] about Italian Ways Surpass the America Dream
