ISSUE 4
June 6, 2018
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
By Melissa Slaugher
The Off-Broadway run of Sweeney Tod has two Hapas in leading roles. We sit down with actors Thom Sesma and Zachary Noah Piser.
By Alex Chester & Melissa Slaughter
“Being mixed has had a huge impact on my writing….it’s an integral part of who I am, and I’m always drawing from that experience and perspective.”
By Matt Blank
MiG Ayesa is a musical theatre rock god. From Australia to Broadway to the West End to INXS and more… he’s done it all.
EDITORIAL
By Alison Lea Bender & Sam Tanabe
A day in the life of our Basic Hapa Gurus. #BobaBae
By Miss Anonymous Hapa
Miss Anonymous Hapa's millennial quest for love continues, Starbucks-style.
FOOD
By Alex Chester & Melissa Slaughter
Summer travels mean summer food! This is our list of Hapa places to eat at this summer.
By Melissa Slaughter
There’s nothing better than a frozen Thin Mint. Except, maybe, a boozy Thin Mint Milkshake!
STYLE AND BEAUTY
By Autumn Henry & Sam Tanabe
We take a look inside Sam’s current skincare regimen and our resident esthetician, Autmun, evaluates.
By Alex Chester
I’ve finally released my inner-pastel-silver-purple-unicorn and I couldn’t be happier. This is the process to which I finally achieved this transformation
By Rebecca Lee Lerman
Our resident Hapa Yoga instructor gives us a few poses to open our hearts for the summer.
SUMMER HAPA-NINGS
By Melissa Slaugher
Cosplayer Izabel Mar talks about cosplay culture and how her Hapa identity influences her ideas.
By Alex Chester
Our Hapa Founder married another Hapa! She gives us the details on planning her wedding.
By Alex Chester & Melissa Slaughter
Ken Tanabe: I wanted Loving v. Virginia to be a recognizable part of the conversation about race and identity…There should be something for multiethnic families and their children.
By Jessie Li
Guest artist Jessie Li shares her gorgeous photography.