Archives - Amanda Liang

Fragments of an Asian identity

My mother was right. In America, we will always be seen as Asian first and as people second.

UR Helped: Tackling Two Questions from UR Confessions

Welcome to the CT’s latest advice column, UR Helped, from two sagely seniors who want to share their wisdom with the world.

Dear bushy tailed, wide-eyed, overachieving fresher

My first semester at UR was a shitshow — unbalanced, sleep-deprived, anxious, and toxic. Don’t get me wrong: I collected…

A dissent against Senate’s decision on Equestrian

Senators, readers, and anyone else who gives a damn about extracurricular activities at this school: All the team is asking you for is one more yes vote. It’s asking you to let it increase its own dues to pay for a sport that its members love. It’s asking you to give it the time to implement a sustainable funding solution. It’s asking you to let it keep existing. It’s asking you to give it a chance.