By Sophia Mathison (Opinion) Since March 2020, all we’ve thought about is developing a vaccine, administering the vaccine, and moving forward with our lives. However, the longer COVID-19 lasts, the more cracks appear in our way of life. It’s not very realistic that we will just go back to the way things were. Honestly, the world will never be the same. So the question arises: how do we move forward and resolve these cracks in our democracy, economy and social system? We all remember the fateful day of the death of George Floyd, and the immediate reaction it sparked. We are also all aware of the spike in brutal hate crimes committed against Asian-Americans. However, what most people don’t acknowledge is that these occurred before COVID as well. Minorities have always been in danger in this country: people of color, women, the LGBTQ+ community, etc. These people have been marginalized throughout American history. In a way, COVID-19 has brought these issues into the public eye more than ever before, but all it has done is exasperate preexisting disparities. Our economy has obviously crashed because of restrictions on business during the pandemic. We have seen a greater divide than ever before between the wealthy and the poor, as well as the destruction of the middle class. Rich people are getting richer, poor people are getting poorer, numbers of homeless people are rising rapidly, and there is no end in sight. With a new administration in the White House, everyone has different opinions on how these should be addressed by the government (or if that should be the body to address it at all). The bottom line is that the end of COVID is not the end of our problems. Our country and our world need to be examined and fixed, because we cannot keep living like this. In the meantime, continue to stay safe, and see you at school! If you want to write for the Crescent Crier, we would love to see you at one of our virtual meetings, which are every Wednesday at 3pm! To come to a meeting, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TrQ5PqFcDqeE2yiB9, and we’ll send you a link ASAP. If you would like to submit a single article - or anything else like creative writing, an opinion, an art piece, photo or photo series, or something else entirely - then you can do that using this form: https://forms.gle/WAHSoWJuVwK3q5du6. If you want to contact us for any reason, you can email
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By Kate Voltz (editorial) This week, the University of California (UC) school system, which serves more than 220,000 students over its 9 campuses, signed a final settlement agreeing to go completely test-optional for the next two years and completely test-blind after that. This ruling was based on a case that standardized tests discriminate against minorities and perpetuate inequities through a difference in available resources, prep, and retakes for tests like the SAT. This ruling lays out the most common arguments against considering standardized tests in college admissions: that they discriminate against minority students and only help those with the resources and support to excel. Students at CV of all ages have surely been considering applying not only to UC schools (including UC Berkeley and UCLA, some of the most influential public universities in the country) but to many other schools who may follow the lead of these institutions for fear of a similar suit against them in the years to come. In fact, both during and before the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools were choosing to transition to test-optional or test-blind admissions after criticism of testing grew; standardized tests have long been known to favor White and wealthier students over others. Regardless, this shift comes with consequences for prospective applicants. Riley Callahan, a junior at CV, is planning on applying to UC schools, namely Berkley. Of the change, he said, “I have a very competitive score, so scores weren’t something I was worried about as being a detriment—if anything, it was going to be a plus. That said, I think this is really important; the rest of my application is strong too, and I think this is for the better overall.” Another perspective applicant, Erin Smith, also a junior, explained that for some, standardized testing presents a chance to demonstrate their skills, meaning that to go completely test blind might “dissuade me [from applying], since I don’t have a perfect grade point average, so for me standardized testing would be an advantage as another chance to show that I’m not just my grades.” Others, like Yael Raich, another junior, believe that it’s a positive change: “Standardized testing isn’t for everyone. Some people can get a bad standardized test score but get good grades and otherwise be a good fit for the school, and still not get in, so I think it’s for the better” she explained. Many students are well aware of the societal implications of standardized testing. Matthew Grigsby, a senior, described his opinion thus: “I think standardized testing is an antiquated form of testing, and I think that going forward, the more we can move away from that kind of assessment, the better. It’s definitely a move forward.” Maya Schwartz, a sophomore, explained much of the rationale against standardized tests, saying “I think [the ruling on UC schools] is valid, because some people don’t have access to those types of study materials; some people can take classes or get testing books while others don’t have access to any of those resources, so it makes it more open to more students to be able to apply and have a fair chance.” Schools will likely continue to move away from standardized tests, spurred by public opinion, rulings like the recent one on UC schools, and an acknowledgement that tests may not mean everything about an applicant and their qualifications for any given school. As this shift occurs, high school students looking forward to their college applications will have to wait to see how these changes affect admissions decisions, the idea of “holistic review” of an application, and the balance of qualities in an application that can make a student most successful at the schools they’re interested in. Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2021/05/17/university-of-california-eliminates-the-sat-and-act-while-hundreds-of-colleges-stay-test-optional/?sh=29d1a9e8ab93, https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-09-25-1-600-colleges-are-now-test-optional-how-many-will-go-back, interviews with CV students in May 2021. Image sources: Photo by Zezen Mutaqin from Pexels, Photo by Jeswin Thomas from Pexels If you want to write for the Crescent Crier, we would love to see you at one of our virtual meetings, which are every Wednesday at 3pm! To come to a meeting, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TrQ5PqFcDqeE2yiB9, and we’ll send you a link ASAP. If you would like to submit a single article - or anything else like creative writing, an opinion, an art piece, photo or photo series, or something else entirely - then you can do that using this form: https://forms.gle/WAHSoWJuVwK3q5du6. If you want to contact us for any reason, you can email
[email protected]. Thanks for reading! By Cecilia Bahnson Jaqui Lyn Eicher grew up in the Willamette Valley and is currently living and working as an artist right here in Corvallis! During her junior year at Western Oregon University, she truly began studying and intentionally creating artwork using watercolor and acrylic paint, as well as some work with sculpture. “Deep inside, I’ve always been an artist,” she says. Presently, the inspiration for Jaqui Eicher’s art comes from her scruffy white terrier, Pearl. When Eicher found herself without a dog for the first time in her life seven years ago, she began to paint the dogs of downtown Corvallis, including Redda at Sibling Revelry, Buddy at Troubadour Music, and many others. “I missed their company and in an effort to remain positive, I sought out all the dogs I could find.” Those paintings led to Eicher receiving commissions from pet owners for portraits of their animal friends. Jaqui Eicher is also inspired by the great artists of the past, and she has combined her love of historical artists with her love for Pearl in a large collection of paintings called “Portraits of Pearl.” These paintings, along with many others, are available to view and purchase on Eicher’s website https://www.bluepearl.store/! Through the “Portraits of Pearl” project, Jaqui Eicher discovered an artist named Anna Ancher who “can paint light and shadows like no one else I [Jaqui Eicher] have seen.” Anna Ancher’s style and story have motivated Eicher to try new things and remain persistent in the creation of art and expression. Jaqui Eicher values the kindness, truth, and perseverance of the people in her life who inspire her. The recent pandemic has had a huge impact on artists all over the world and it is no different for Jaqui Eicher. One of the most difficult things for her has been finding her sense of purpose in the world. There have been innumerable life lessons and new experiences to think about, but a quote from a Rilke’s poem “Go To The Limits Of Your Longing” has spoken to her throughout it all: “Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.” A few of the things that have helped her and Pearl through the lockdown are routine meet ups with a friend in the morning and beautiful forest walks at Green Belt later in the afternoon. “We are so fortunate to have to have forests close by that we’ve been able to walk in throughout the pandemic.” Jaqui Eicher also runs a YouTube channel. This past year has allowed her to create videos teaching young audiences and raising awareness for mental health. She and a puppet of her dog Pearl have over 60 videos speaking about mental health under the YouTube address jaqui eicher. Another “pandemic project” that Eicher has been working on is a digital animal sanctuary, which can be viewed at her store, https://www.bluepearl.store/. The collection includes canvas paintings of several adorable animals. A message and blessing that Jaqui Eicher sends out to all of the aspiring creatives is this: “May you feel free to create art that reflects what is inside you. Just as in writing, no one else can create art like you can. What you create shows a unique perspective and adds a new dimension to the world around you. May you find the inner strength to create despite any hindrances in your path.” Sources: Eicher, Jaqui. Personal interview. 16 April 2021. Eicher, Jaqui. Artist | Bluepearl, 2021, www.bluepearl.store/ Eicher, Jaqui. “Jaqui Eicher.” YouTube, YouTube, 2021, www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsplqlNgblb7d1MWZN4m3w If you want to write for the Crescent Crier, we would love to see you at one of our virtual meetings, which are every Wednesday at 3pm! To come to a meeting, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TrQ5PqFcDqeE2yiB9, and we’ll send you a link ASAP. If you would like to submit a single article - or anything else like creative writing, an opinion, an art piece, photo or photo series, or something else entirely - then you can do that using this form: https://forms.gle/WAHSoWJuVwK3q5du6. If you want to contact us for any reason, you can email
[email protected]. Thanks for reading! By Cecilia Bahnson For decades, activists and educators have been working to address the striking lack of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) representation in history. AAPI Heritage Month, which takes place during the month of May, gives us the opportunity to confront a difficult history, celebrate the AAPI community, build a more inclusive future, and hear what this month means to our own Crescent Valley students. The successes of Asian and Pacific immigrants have often been overlooked because of the “model minority” myth, and their struggles have been dismissed as ramifications or byproducts of other issues. Not only does this discredit nearly 6% of the United States population, but it also erases many acts of violent discrimination and racism against the AAPI community. During AAPI Heritage Month, we can honor the incredible accomplishments and recognize the past and present day struggles of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. It is also important to remember that Asia extends FAR beyond China and Japan, and includes everywhere from Mongolia to Vietnam to India to Singapore. The legislative founding of AAPI Heritage Month began in 1977 when New York Reps. Frank Horton introduced a resolution that would declare the first ten days of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. Senator Daniel Inouye introduced a similar resolution that same year, but neither of these resolutions passed. A year later, Reps. Horton presented a revised version of his resolution, which was passed by the House and the Senate and signed by President Carter in 1978. So the first week of May became Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. However, Horton’s resolution did not state the Heritage Week as an annual celebration, so every year the President proclaimed its existence for that given year. In 1990, after more than a decade since the original resolution, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week was extended to the entire month of May. May was chosen in memory of first known Japanese immigrants who arrived in the United States on May 7, 1843, as well as the Chinese immigrants who were the backbone of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The extension of Horton’s resolution should be largely credited to Jeanie Jew and Ruby Moy, Horton’s Chief of Staff. The two women played a huge role in the efforts to create national public recognition for the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the United States. Jeanie Jew in particular was driven by her personal experiences as an Asian American. Her great-grandfather, M.Y. Lee, was a Chinese immigrant who worked on the transcontinental railroad but suffered greatly and was never recognized for his role in American history. Through Reps. Horton and his sponsors, Jeanie Jew and Ruby Moy were able to designate the entire month of May as Asian American Pacific Heritage Month in 1990, and see it become a permanent annual commemorative month in 1992. In recent months the United States has seen a swell in anti-Asian racism and many people view this as a relatively new issue, fueled by the rise of COVID-19. In reality, violence and racism against Asian and Pacific Islander communities has existed systemically throughout history. But because of the exclusive and white-washed nature of many history curriculums, we rarely have any in-depth conversations about anti-Asian regulations in the US beyond the Japanese internment camps during WWII. In reality, the United States has a very anti-Asian history, specifically in the country’s immigration policies. In the late 19th century, a rise of xenophobia (prejudice against people from other countries) from white Americans in the San Francisco bay area led to the institution of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882. This was the first law in US history to exclude immigrants based on their race. The act was originally supposed to be in place for only 10 years, in order to control the amount of Chinese laborers migrating to the US. Instead, the policies were strengthened and stayed in place until 1943 (61 years later), when the Magnuson Act allowed a maximum of 105 Chinese immigrants per year. However, this new and very limited “Asian inclusion” was used to undermine other forms of activism and served only to increase the US as a global, interracial power. Asian American, African American, and Indigenous voices were smothered by the United States claiming to be and being seen by the international community as a racially inclusive nation, despite the fact that hardly anything had changed for the non-white communities who were already at an economic and environmental disadvantage because of racist systems and assumptions. Another example of deeply rooted anti-Asian racism in history is the American colonization of the Philippines in the early 20th century. Essentially, the United States was at war with Spain and Spain had control of the Philippines… so the United States defeated the Spanish presence in the Philippines and took control of the island nation with little regard for the natives who had been fighting for independence for years. This was an effort by the United States government to gain economic power through presence in the Pacific Ocean. US officials in the Philippines were extremely disparaging towards the natives, claiming that their bodies were “unclean and uncivilized.” The US government saw Filipino people as a threat to the country’s economic growth, and they used that excuse as well as their idea that islanders carried “festering tropic diseases” to continue the US colonial rule until 1946. There are also the everyday microaggressions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders experience. Microaggressions are indirect and subtle acts or remarks of discrimination. But as we have seen with the rise of COVID-19, these little remarks can easily turn to violence. The “model minority” myth is so ingrained in our culture and society that it allows these microaggressions and acts of anti-Asian hate to be overlooked by those who are not directly affected. It indicates that Asian and Pacific communities do not have any reason to complain or fight for equity and security. The model minority myth characterizes Asian Americans as a “polite, law-abiding group who have achieved a higher level of success than the general population through innate talent and immigrant endeavours.” While this myth may seem to have some advantages, it does much more harm than good. It erases the unique differences between individuals and wipes out the diversity that exists so beautifully among Asian and Pacific American cultures. The model minority myth is dangerous in that it restricts what it means to be Asian. It tells people that if they do not fit into the strict boundaries of the “model minority,” it is because of some failure or deficiency on their part. It also ignores the differences between Asian cultures that can be detrimental to the security of a community or family, for example the model minority myth erases the fact that, on average, for every dollar a Chinese woman in America makes, an Indian American woman makes $1.20, a Pakistani woman makes $0.88, a Vietnamese woman makes $0.67, and a Burmese woman makes $0.52. The experiences of these groups and individuals are not the same, and the model minority myth invalidates all of their struggles and challenges. While it is very important to recognize the challenges and systemic hardships that the AAPI community faces, AAPI Heritage Month is also a time for celebrating culture, diversity, and success. Here are a few people to learn about and celebrate during the month of May-- people who have broken through stereotypes and made leaps and bounds in the progress of this country and the world, and who perhaps do not get enough credit for their actions. Josefa Llanes Escoda was a Filipina social worker who dedicated her life to social justice activism in the early 1900’s. Through her work with the American Red Cross, she was able to earn scholarships which allowed her to finish a master’s degree in sociology at Columbia University. She was a leader of the women’s suffrage movement and an advocate for women’s rights in the Philippines, and after collaborating with the Boy Scouts organization, she founded the Girl Scouts of the Philippines as a resource for young girls. Josefa Llanes Escoda also organized an underground network of volunteers to transport messages and essential items to war prisoners, families imprisoned in internment camps, and stranded students during WWII. She and her husband were eventually captured and executed in 1945. Yuri Kochiyama was a Japanese-American political activist from San Pedro, California. After the death of her father, Yuri Kochiyama and her family were sent to an internment camp in Arkansas for two years. When they were released, Yuri Kochiyama moved to New York and joined the growing fight for racial justice and human rights. She met Malcom X in 1963 and the two of them were essential leaders in the efforts to link political Asian American movements to Black liberation movements. Yuri Kochiyama was next to Malcolm when he was killed, and she carried his legacy and left her own mark through her constant advocacy for political prisoners and her fight for social justice. Kamala Harris is currently the 49th vice president of the United States. She is the first female vice president and has received ridicule from many conservative politicians because of her racially diverse background. Her father is a Jamaican-American professor and economist and her mother was an Indian-American scientist and leading researcher. Both parents were dedicated activists. Kamala made history in 2017 as the first Indian-American in the Senate and is the author of her memoir, The Truths We Hold: An American Journey. Here at CVHS we asked some of our own students and alumni what Asian American Pacific Heritage Month, AAPI representation, and AAPI recognition means to them. “AAPI Heritage Month is a time to celebrate all that Asian and Pacific culture is, not just what the world sees us as,” says one student. “We don’t have a ton of huge celebrations during May, but I do love that this month helps AAPI people to be heard and seen, and I’m hopeful that what we have to say will not only be heard, but listened to. Especially with all the Asian hate during the coronavirus, I want this month to signify change for AAPI communities.” Another Crescent Valley student says, “It’s pretty powerful what racial representation in media can do, especially for younger people. We spend all this time watching and reading about heroes, and it’s so important to be able to see people who look like me in a leading role. Seeing people who look like me on television in a way that’s not just a stereotype makes me believe that I can be successful and exist outside of those stereotypes.” “To me, AAPI Heritage month isn’t just a time to recognize the achievements and contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to this country but also a reminder of the immense work this nation has to ensure we don’t repeat the same mistakes of the past,” says Laura Jost. “The lack of cognizance surrounding the discriminatory and racist policies to the AAPI community deeply disturbs me and I think working to understand the roots and the intersectionality of a lot of these issues — past, present and future, is what AAPI Heritage month means to me.” This month is a time for recognition, celebration, and a push for a better future. We have the opportunity to combat historical and present-day racism, and to actively take the steps to educate ourselves and fight for equality and inclusion. Sources: Abrams, Zara. “Countering Stereotypes about Asian Americans.” Monitor on Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2019, www.apa.org/monitor/2019/12/countering-stereotypes Blackburn, Sarah-Soonling. “What Is the Model Minority Myth?” Learning for Justice, 21 Mar. 21AD, www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/what-is-the-model-minority-myth Congress, The Library of, et al. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2020, 2020, https://asianpacificheritage.gov/about/ Ghosh, Iman. “Visualizing the U.S. Population by Race.” Visual Capitalist, 25 Jan. 2021, www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-u-s-population-by-race/ “Kamala Harris.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2 Apr. 2021, www.britannica.com/biography/Kamala-Harris Leon, Adrian De. “The Long History of Racism against Asian Americans in the U.S.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 9 Apr. 2020, www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/the-long-history-of-racism-against-asian-americans-in-the-u-s “List of Countries in Asia.” List of Countries in Asia in Alphabetical Order, www.countries-ofthe-world.com/countries-of-asia.html “May 19, 1921: Yuri Kochiyama Born.” Zinn Education Project, 21 Feb. 2019, www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/yuri-kochiyama-was-born/ Moon, Kat. “The Story Behind Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.” Time, Time, 23 May 2019, https://time.com/5592591/asian-pacific-heritage-month-history/ Morales, Christine. “News.” Rutgers School of Social Work, 27 Oct. 2020, https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/news-events/news/filipino-heritage-month-social-worker-josefa-llanes-escoda NAPAWF. “Economic Justice.” NAPAWF, 2018, www.napawf.org/economic-justice Nguyen, Viet Thanh, et al. “How the Model Minority Myth of Asian Americans Hurts Us All.” Time, Time, 26 June 2020, https://time.com/5859206/anti-asian-racism-america/ Staff, Pacific Standard. “Why Are Asian Americans Missing From Our Textbooks?” Pacific Standard, Pacific Standard, 16 Mar. 2017, https://psmag.com/news/why-are-asian-americans-missing-from-our-textbooks YWCA Minneapolis. “20 Asian American and Pacific Islander Women to Know.” YWCA, 22 June 2020, www.ywcampls.org/all-our-voices-blog/20-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-women-to-know/ If you want to write for the Crescent Crier, we would love to see you at one of our virtual meetings, which are every Wednesday at 3pm! 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[email protected]. Thanks for reading! By Vincent Bottaro Each and every night, you can look up at the sky and see a beautiful arrangement of stars bedazzling the sky (unless it’s a cloudy night, which is pretty common in Oregon). While the stories and origins of the constellations are typically described by the Greco-Roman stories, there is another culture that has their own interpretations of the cosmos. China, as well as other Asian countries, have divided the night sky into many separate counterparts. In this system, the night sky is drawn in a circle, as seen from a compass rose. The four cardinal directions each have their own animal, element, season, and color associated with them. Each of these directions also has seven subdivisions in them, known as lunar mansions. The legends say that a great war was fought, and there were 28 great animal warriors who fell in battle. In order to be honored, the gods placed them in the cosmos. The Western names for the subdivisions are depicted in this chart below, showing the placement of the lodges. While north is typically thought of as the most important direction in Western culture, in the east the direction east is more important. So the path starts off with the Blue Dragon of the East, who represents the spring, as well as the Emperor. The Blue Dragon is normally depicted throughout mythology as a benevolent creature, rather than the malevolent western interpretation. The Blue Dragon is associated with the element of wood, and is responsible for all living creatures. As for the subdivisions, the House of the Blue Dragon holds the Jiao (Horn), which is the animal crocodile. Also included are the houses of Kang (Neck, dragon), Di (Root, badger), Fang (Room, hare), Xin (Heart, fox), Wei (Tail, tiger), and Ji (Winnowing basket, leopard). North is The Black Tortoise, home to the element of water. It is also known as a symbol of long life, due to the tortoise’s inherent longevity. The Black Tortoise is also shown sometimes with a snake curling around it, and these two animals working together are thought to have created the Earth as part of their Creation Mythology. The tortoise also represents winter, and the seven lunar mansions designated to this quarter of the sky can only be seen during the winter season. It contains Nan Dou (South Dipper, unicorn) , Niu (Herd Boy, buffalo/ox), Nü (Girl, bat), Xu (Emptiness, rat), Wei (Rooftop, swallow), Shi (House, pig), and Bi (Wall, porcupine). The next quarter of the night sky is home to the White Tiger of the West, who represents the season of autumn and is related to the element of metal. They are also known as the great protector, who guards the emperor’s army as well as watches over the ghosts of the dead. The White Tiger holds the houses of Kui (Legs, wolf), Lou (Bond, dog), Wei (Stomach, pheasant), Mao (Hairy Head, rooster), Bi (Net, crow), Zui (Turtle, monkey), and Shen (Three Stars, gibbon monkey). The last cardinal direction is home to the Red Bird of the South, which is typically shown as a phoenix or a roc. It represents the element of fire, as well as the season of summer. Invoking the Red Bird is typically thought to be good luck. The Red Bird is thought to represent the Empress as well, and so it is often seen in close relation with the Blue Dragon of the East. The Red Bird lords over the domains of Jing (Well, tapir), Gui (Ghost/Demon, goat), Liu (Willow, stag), Xing (Star, horse), Zhang (Extended Net, oxen), Yi (Wings, snake), and Zhen (Chariot, worm). There is one final direction that hasn’t been talked about, and it is the Center, which is ruled over by the Emperor, and is home to constellations that can be seen year-round, and is supposed to be a true reflection of what life on Earth is like. This location doesn’t have lunar mansions due to the fact you can see them represented year round, but it holds constellations such as the prince, the throne, and other royal titles. There is much more to the stories and true legends of the separation of the night sky, and I encourage you to delve deeper into this topic as I did. Each lunar lodge has specific constellations that you might be able to pick out while sitting in your own backyard. So the next time you look up at the beautiful night sky, try and think of stories from around the world. Images source: The British Library Sources: http://idp.bl.uk/4DCGI/education/astronomy/sky.html https://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/28-moon-stations.html If you want to write for the Crescent Crier, we would love to see you at one of our virtual meetings, which are every Wednesday at 3pm! To come to a meeting, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TrQ5PqFcDqeE2yiB9, and we’ll send you a link ASAP. If you would like to submit a single article - or anything else like creative writing, an opinion, an art piece, photo or photo series, or something else entirely - then you can do that using this form: https://forms.gle/WAHSoWJuVwK3q5du6. If you want to contact us for any reason, you can email
[email protected]. Thanks for reading! By Althea Balisi (all copyright belongs to Althea Balisi, 2021) If you want to write for the Crescent Crier, we would love to see you at one of our virtual meetings, which are every Wednesday at 3pm! To come to a meeting, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TrQ5PqFcDqeE2yiB9, and we’ll send you a link ASAP. If you would like to submit a single article - or anything else like creative writing, an opinion, an art piece, photo or photo series, or something else entirely - then you can do that using this form: https://forms.gle/WAHSoWJuVwK3q5du6. If you want to contact us for any reason, you can email
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