Lark Yan | My tastebuds might never be bored again

Columnist Lark Yan writes about cooking, a habit she developed in the wake of COVID-19. She describes the excitement, friendships, and joy that resulted from her pandemic-inspired time in the kitchen. 

Lark Yan | The recently passed Anti-Asian Hate Crime Act is like smoke and mirrors — it’s not enough

Columnist Lark Yan argues that the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which seeks to curtail anti-Asian violence, does little to address the systemic racism that many in the AAPI community regularly face.

Lark Yan | The Lunar New Year as the 'Chinese' New Year: A display of cultural ignorance that harms

This Friday marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, an important annual celebration in many Asian cultures. However, it denies the diversity of these cultures if all of these celebrations are called the Chinese New Year.

Lark Yan | Incoming first years, a gap year is in your best interest

Since incoming college first years are at a key transition stage of their lives, they should highly consider taking a gap semester given their inability to receive a complete college experience under present circumstances.

Lark Yan | Penn made the right decision, now can it follow through?

Penn is prioritizing the health of its community by announcing stringent tracking and tracing measures, following the example of other nations who have effectively curbed the rampant spread of the virus by implementing such digital systems.

Lark Yan | Privilege as an Asian American Christian

Asian Americans and Christians are part of a unique niche in American society that seems to tell us it’s best we stay out of the fight.

Lark Yan | In the midst of pandemic, America has much to learn

Rather than disparaging Asian nations, President Trump should instead start to learn from their responses to the disease.

Lark Yan | Penn needs to be more transparent in why and how they increase tuition

As the ones paying the bill, it seems only right that students receive at least more information and price transparency on how and why these decisions were made.

Lark Yan | 'Parasite' winning is a step forward for diversity, but there's still work to do

As we celebrate this historic win for “Parasite,” let’s not forget about the fight of those yet to receive their rightful equality and recognition. 

Lark Yan | Don't let racism spread with coronavirus

The coronavirus is a serious health crisis, but we can’t use it to drive us towards hatred and fear.

Lark Yan | Penn needs to explain the defunding of Wharton Public Policy Initiative

By deciding to defund PPI, Penn not only devalued students’ opinions but also deemphasized the importance of public policy research. 

Lark Yan | The 6B must continue to fight for more space for the cultural houses

Until minority groups see equal representation and value on campus from Penn administration, via equal spacing and resources, then whatever small offers Penn might provide will not be good enough.

Lark Yan | Penn must fire Amy Wax

Although official statements and claims decrying Wax’s ideals as not representative of Penn Law’s values is a good start, it’s simply not enough.

Lark Yan | Locust Walk protesters aren’t representative of all Christians

At its core, Christianity emphasizes love; it is a religion built upon the gracious love of God who saves humans from sin.