Author: Eric Chen
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Asian-American Athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics (Part 3)
As many of the Olympic events have come to an end, and others are slowly coming to an end, Asian-American athletes have been a significant part of the American resurgence in the medal table. At the time of writing, the United States is now tied with China with 21 gold medals, and in the total… Read more
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Asian-American Athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics (Part 2)
Two weeks ago, I overviewed a selection of the Asian American athletes present at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Now that the Olympics are well underway, I think it’s appropriate to go over some of the competitions that have ended. One of the athletes mentioned previously was Hmong-American Sunisa Lee, who won the gold medal… Read more
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Xander Schauffele Wins The 152nd Open Championship
Xander Schauffele’s tremendous victory at The 152nd Open Championship played at Royal Troon Golf Club marks the end of this year’s major season and an immensely successful season for him. Born to a mother of Japanese descent but a Taiwanese national, Xander Schauffle’s maternal side of the family is Asian. After a strong start, consistent… Read more
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Asian-American Athletes in The Paris 2024 Olympics
With the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics set to begin on July, 26, (10 days from now!) it’s time to take a look at the Asian-American athletes representing Team USA at these Olympic Games! There is a wide array of Asian-American athletes participating in many different sports, ranging from gymnastics to the newest addition to the… Read more
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Asian-American Figures: Who Is Lisa Su?
Last time, I discussed the CEO and co-founder of the tech giant Nvidia—Jensen Huang. However, did you know that his first cousin once removed, Lisa Su, is the CEO and President of rival company AMD? Like her cousin Jensen Huang, Lisa was born in Tainan, Taiwan before moving to the United States at the age… Read more
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Asian-American Figures: Who Is Jensen Huang?
A few years ago, the only people who had heard of Nvidia were those purchasing their graphics processing units (GPUs). Now, the company has grown to become one of the biggest companies in the world from the increasing interest in artificial intelligence. Its CEO and co-founder, Taiwanese-American Jensen Huang, has been with the company since… Read more
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IZAKAYA 68: Robot Servers in Maryland?
A while ago, I tried what I now consider one of my favorite restaurants in Maryland, IZAKAYA 68. This restaurant consists of many unique aspects, making it truly a special experience for people. First of all, I’m someone who loves Japanese food, specifically sushi and ramen. Seeing a restaurant that caters to people like me,… Read more
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Asian Restaurants That You Need to Try in Towson, Maryland
As a Maryland resident, I’ve eaten at my fair share of Asian restaurants across the state. However, today, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite Asian restaurants in Towson that I would recommend others to try! Please note that I am unable to include every single restaurant that I enjoy, so I might… Read more
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Restaurants You Need to Try in Baltimore, Maryland
Last time I created a list of restaurants that I would suggest people try in Towson, Maryland. Now, I’ll do the same thing except for Baltimore, Maryland. While I wouldn’t say Baltimore is the city with the most and best restaurants, you can find some good options there, too. Mi & Yu Noodle Bar Starting… Read more
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The Best Asian Snacks That You Need to Try
I love keeping a stash of snacks so that I can eat whenever I feel hungry. I think such a habit is likely common among many other people, too. A large portion of the snacks I keep are from different Asian countries, whether that be instant ramen, sodas, or crackers. Here are some of the… Read more