yli is My Story

Since its inception, Jordan has strategically positioned itself as a regional peacekeeper. Yet, this century-old façade is underscored with collusion that sets the stage for the occupation and genocide of Palestine. Jordan’s vicious, endless betrayal persists to the modern day — when Palestinians need unwavering solidarity the most.

Are you just gonna sit there and watch our people suffer and die? There is a housing crisis in Oakland, California, that is contributing to our unhoused population being on the streets. According to the City of Oakland, homelessness has doubled in the last ten years.

In light of the current controversy over Diversity Equity and Inclusion, this urgency toward the fight for reparations may seem like a long shot. But it’s our job as American citizens not just to know about this history, but to use the power of knowledge to get to the root of the issue and resolve it.

My Converse led me to a city of wonders, 
where life feels like a scene
From dust to fog, from sand to sea,
From a place I used to embrace, to a new chapter

Dear Freshman Clarissa,

I know this new chapter of your life seems to be filled with ambivalent emotions: anxiety, uncertainty, and self-doubt, counterbalancing gratitude, pride, and hopefulness.

When I look in the mirror, I see a daughter of Asian-American immigrants and a first-generation student. This is the ongoing story of my life, shaped by my family’s journey in a foreign land and my own relentless pathway to college.