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What is Earthday?
Earthday was first celebrated on April 22nd, 1970. Since then, it has been a day for everyone to celebrate the environmental progress we have ma... read more
What%u2019s in a name?
I remember asking my older brother once why he changed adopted his American name, Jimmy. He began school in the United States when he was twelv... read more
God's Mission
Why do I exist? What is my mission in life? These are questions that have crossed my mind more and more about now that I am close to the end of my un... read more
Shidara - Heart of the Immortal Mountain
“Random sounds have little meaning, but if gathered and arranged, they become music” – Ryuichi Hasegawa &nbs... read more
Taking On A New Identity
As an immigrant of Hmong ethnicity with no country to return to, I have taken on an American identity since arriving 17 years ago ... read more
What does Cesar Chavez have to do with the quality of your dinner salad?
Being an immigrant myself and seeing my parents work in the field picking up fruits for local growers, I am thankful for people l... read more
Rise Every Time We Fall
“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.” -Confucius At some point in our lives, we m... read more
Saint Patrick's Day at the Park
Lying on the green spring grass of Bidwell Park in Chico on a sunny and warm day was the perfect way to celebrate Saint Patrick&rs... read more
Where would we be without frames to guide us?
Can you imagine a society without structures? Can you imagine people without frames? Without frames, structures, and orders,... read more
I Can’t Believe I Just Did That!
I pulled up to a red light next to my buddy’s car. It was around 9 P.M. The traffic was clear. T... read more
