By EILEEN NG ASSOCIATED PRESS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s government said May 12 that two more pieces of debris, discovered in South Africa and Rodrigues Island off Mauritius, were “almost certainly” from Flight 370, bringing the total number of pieces believed to have come from the missing Malaysian jet to five. The aircraft […]
Women of color band together at luncheon, speak on emotional challenges of bridge-building
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Hilary Stern walked onto the raised stage at China Harbor Restaurant to address a packed audience on Feb. 4 at Northwest Asian Weekly’s Women of Color Empowered awards luncheon. Stern was one of 14 honorees, lauded for her work in bridge-building — the event’s theme — as executive director […]
The Layup Drill — Pan wins tourney, an upset in rugby, and more as we head into fall
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. In this month’s edition, we check on CT Pan, Jordan Clarkson, a couple huge wins for Japan, and a new venture for Alibaba. Pan wins 2nd pro tournament Former UW Husky men’s golf standout C.T. Pan won his second professional tournament […]
UW offers master’s in international studies
The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington is accepting applications for its new 10-month Master of Arts (MA) degree in Applied International Studies (MAAIS). This accelerated program is designed for U.S. and international professionals with experience in a variety of fields, including business, government, military, philanthropy, and international development.
BLOG: “I am grateful” is not enough
By Assunta Ng Community leader Nate Miles had a brain tumor early this year. While he still has it, he is feeling so much better now. Nate knew a village of friends and family were praying for him fervently. To show his gratitude towards God’s mercy, Nate started a website, abillionthanksmandela.com, for people to thank […]
BLOG: From Venice to new nations in seven days
By Assunta Ng Would you like to travel to new countries at a cost of $100 a day, including room, multiple meals, and transportation?
COMMENTARY: Dealing with mental illness in the Asian community
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly In contrast to the star chefs’ demonstrations at the Asian Counseling & Referral Service benefit gala on Oct. 6, David Ma walked onto the stage without any fanfare. But, despite this, the first words he spoke caught the audience’s attention. He revealed his 30-year struggle of fighting to change […]
Obama’s comments on gay marriage meet resistance in other countries
By Leon Drouin-Keith The Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China’s government considered homosexuality a mental disorder until 2001. Mobs in Senegal have disinterred bodies of men they believe were gays and dragged them through the streets. In Egypt, laws prohibiting “shameless public acts” have been used to imprison gay men.
Pakistan stars pay for overstepping the mark
By Simon Haydon The Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The fixing scandal that saw three Pakistani cricket stars led away to prison Nov. 3 more than a year ago when one of the players literally overstepped the mark on a damp summer’s day in London.
SYLP: The importance of the World Cup
Soccer has been a well-known sport throughout the whole world for many years now. Some say it is the best sport in the world. I personally disagree with that. I can recognize that it is a fascinating sport, but soccer is just not for me.