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Students find value in heritage, culture as they grow into adulthood

Maryam Hafeez • May 9, 2023

Senior Aqsa Karim, who has Bengali heritage, said her parents taught her about her culture when she was younger. “I am Bengali. Growing up, I had strong input from my parents about my cultural heritage,...

What’s in a Name? Students should appreciate the heritage, culture of others.

Heidi Peng, Feature Editor • January 25, 2018

For years I have battled with the question of “Who am I?” According to my bloodline, I am Chinese; according to my citizenship, I am American. According to those who know me, however, I am an “ABC”-...

Kitchen Traditions

Lin-Lin Mo and Lilly St. Angelo • December 12, 2016

HiLite Baking Contest Winner Sophomore Sydney Jones said she has been making and eating lemon bars during the holidays since childhood. Her family received the recipe when they traded their recipe for...

Black History isn’t black and white

studentsection • January 21, 2016

Freshman audrey Satchivi said her parents are from Africa and because of that, her family still strives to discuss their culture. “We always make an effort to talk about the history of Africans...

Fewer Jewish Americans identify with their religion, still connect to culture

feature • January 23, 2014

Every Sunday from first grade to 10th grade, junior Courtney Glait attended her Jewish Sunday school, and every Wednesday from third grade until sixth grade, she went to Hebrew school. These were just...

Lost in the Melting Pot

feature • November 20, 2009

Second-plus generation immigrants are losing their heritage in modern American society, especially the ability to speak another language By Rebecca Xu <[email protected]> The music blares. People...