Edit Desk: Fluency vs. authenticity, an internal battle

Edit Desk: Fluency vs. authenticity, an internal battle

I’ve never gotten the chance to fill out the section for a middle initial on documents. It’s always been simpler that way — just “C.D.” My parents figured my full name, Carolina Doherty, was long enough, and simplicity won.  Since we don’t get to choose our names — which are arguably the foundation of our [...] The post Edit Desk: Fluency vs. authenticity, an internal battle appeared first on The Brown and White.

Food for Thought and the Search for Authenticity

Written by David O’Brien. This article reflects on the author's visit to Taitung, Taiwan, exploring how food intersects with identity, colonialism, and authenticity. Drawing on experiences in Xinjiang, Poland, and Taiwan, the author examines how cuisine can both divide and unite across cultural and political landscapes.Continue reading