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 food sampling opportunities throughout the…
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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 4th right after 10 check….
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 second semester seniors. As all…
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, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific…
The Tale of Two Worlds: Diwali 2016 Appeals to All Immigrant Populations
Much was expected for the Diwali show of 2016, and many would say it did not disappoint. The culture show made its mark yet again, entertaining and educating the audience…
AASA and Culture Beyond
IMSA is a leading academic institution, extolled for its cultural and racial non-discrimination by its students. Though it began as an academy focused on math and the sciences, it now…