Lisa Romeo recalls her first college romance, when she was willing to overlook a lot — until she wasn’t.
2018
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Nonfiction, Story
What to Do With a Man Who Has a Story, and a Gun
Lisa Romeo recalls her first college romance, when she was willing to overlook a lot — until she wasn’t.
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Kristi Yamaguchi, Unlaced
Nicole Chung interviews figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi about her life after winning at the 1992 Olympics, being the only Asian-American Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, representation in sports and the media, and the Always Dream Foundation — the early childhood literacy organization she founded.
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The Scammers Gaming India’s Overcrowded Job Market
In parts of India where jobs are so scarce that college graduates apply to be street sweepers, people are willing to work as scammers who extract money from gullible Americans by impersonating US tax officers and taking their computers hostage with fake viruses. They also prey on other Indians.
Posted inQuotes
What It Means to Be ‘The First’
Nicole Chung talks with Kristi Yamaguchi about the cultural significance of her figure skating victory at the 1992 Olympics.
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American Reams: Why a ‘Paperless World’ Still Hasn’t Happened
In a world full of smartphones, laptops, and tablets, the paper industry is showing surprising resiliency.
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The Millionaire Makers: What Happens When 100,000 People Create Their Own Lottery?
A Reddit money pool — where anyone can sign up for a chance to win a few thousand dollars (and maybe even some bitcoin) — is testing the limits of online honor codes.
Posted inArts & Culture, Business & Tech, Nonfiction, Quotes
How the American Meat Industry Exploits Undocumented Laborers
Meat processing is one of the most dangerous jobs in America, even more so if you’re one of the undocumented immigrants who sanitizes the facilities.
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Nonfiction, Quotes, Unapologetic Women
The High Cost of Becoming a Writer as a Single Mom
Stephanie Land endured poverty, loneliness, and more to pursue her dream of being a writer.
Posted inArts & Culture, Blog Post
‘The Force Awakens’ Brought ‘Star Wars’ Fans Back Together. ‘The Last Jedi’ Tore Us Apart
In a divisive year, we hoped a new ‘Star Wars’ film would bring us together. It didn’t.