Thanksgiving Movie Review

Written by Natale Ryan   In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Whereas in Canada, it is celebrated on the second Monday of October. … Read More

Boy, You’re Going to Carry That Weight a Long Time

Written by Stephen Schelling   The young man fidgeted outside the conference room door. He adjusted his poorly knotted tie and tried to smooth his wrinkled suit. He took a … Read More

The Windup Girl

Reviewed by Kristyna Zaharek   I bought The Windup Girl in a set with a few others from a departing teacher. I hadn’t heard of it before and didn’t know … Read More

A Series of Quirky Days to Celebrate in Korea

Written by Cho Namhee   Everyone has circles to mark on their calendars to remember and celebrate important and meaningful days, including birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special days, such … Read More

The Orphan Master’s Son

Written by Douglas Baumwoll So, I get home from work, hurl my backpack onto the bed, tear it open, plunge my hand in, grope around in the mélange of papers, … Read More

Grandma Ava

Written by Stephen Schelling Photographed by Jeremy Wong It’s Ava!” Grandma Ava practically yelled. “‘A’ as in say, not ‘A’ as in apple. How come you never figured that out?” … Read More

Looking Back at a Classic Thriller: Night of the Hunter

Written by Natale Ryan Since fall is around the corner, and Halloween is approaching, I thought it would be appropriate if we took a look at one of the most … Read More

The Moon Rabbit (Daltokki, 달토끼)

As the season of Chuseok approaches, the Legend of the Moon Rabbit comes to mind. This folktale, stemming from Buddhist influcence, is often told around the harvest time. It is … Read More