Valentine’s Day Customs of Other Countries
As many of you know Valentine’s day is Friday, February 14th, which means that many people in the U.S are buying cards, candy, and gifts…
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A History of the Lunar New Year
Every year, students learn choreography for traditional Asian dances in celebration of the Lunar New Year, arguably the most important holiday in many East Asian…
Diwali’s Incredible Religious Origins
Each year in late October and early November, Diwali kindles an air of celebration at IMSA. Culture clubs hold henna-painting events, Bollywood film screenings, and…
Mok05: Where to Draw the Line
Co-authored by Sohum Gupta (’18) “Come to the Old Cafe at midday.” Black status updates from the residents of 1505 flooded Facebook on Sunday, March…
A Beginner’s Guide to SSS
As we find ourselves venturing deeper and deeper into second semester and graduation day looms ever closer, out from the hazy late-night stupor arrive the…
A Case of Mislabeling: ISA’s Cultural Education GA
When we applied to IMSA, we checked off a box for five possible racial groups: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American,…