ISSUE 8
June 12, 2019
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Issue 008 of Hapa Reads See which books our writers and staff are currently reading or just finished!
By Sam Tanabe
Check out our interview with Charles Melton from “The Sun is Also a Star,” now in theaters. Charles discusses growing up in a Korean-American household, his experience filming the movie, and what it’s like being a mixed race Asian-American in Hollywood.
EDITORIAL
By Matt Park
Being a dad can be challenging and it brings new adventures every day. You don’t always have to have everything figured out. Check out our resident Hapa dad’s latest piece on making friends with other parents.
By Lauren Hardie
Hapa Mag content editor Lauren Hardie opens up about her experience as a Chinese-Jamaican living in the United States. Check out her perspective here, as well as interviews with fellow Chinese-Jamaicans.
By Nathan Liu
Guest contributor Nathan Liu shares his opinion on the effects of the recently released Crazy Rich Asians movie. How are Asians and Asian-Americans represented in the film, and what does Nathan have to say about it?
FOOD
By Chrissy Pardo
Hapa Mag guest Chrissy Pardo begins her series of mid-century American recipes with this ambrosia salad piece. Check it out here!
By Alison Lea Bender & Sam Tanabe
It’s been requested, and it’s finally here! …so two thousand and late. Alison, Sam, and HM guest Christian recorded the Spicy Ramen Challenge for your viewing pleasure. Very ASMR. Watch the video here! Only 3 min. long, you have the time.
By Misa Chien
New recipe alert! Check out this yummy soy sauce ginger chicken dish contributed by Hapa Mag guest Misa Chien.
This is it! It’s boba time for all our boba baes out there! The Hapa Mag staff shares their favorite boba/bubble tea flavors and choices with you all. Check it out!
SUMMER
Summer 2019 is here! The Hapa Mag staff shares their favorite summer activities with everyone here. Need some ideas, or curious to know what we love? Read up right here!
The Hapa Mag staff shares their favorite ice cream flavors here. Check out some classics and new flavors here! Comment your favorite flavor, or share with us your favorite ice cream shop!
LIFESTYLE & HEALTH
By Jean Goto
Guest contributor Jean Goto writes about the realities of climate change and what we can do to take steps towards action. Want to learn more or how you can do your part? Read here!
By Celia Mei Rubin
Any runners or want to be runners out there? Frequent guest contributor Celia Mei Rubin shares her experience running a 15K with everyone. Read more here.
By Alex Chester
Attention, Siren fans! Alex Chester interviews actor Aylya Marzolf, discussing what it’s like to be a Hapa actress in Hollywood and of course Siren on Freeform.