By Molly Ma, Esther Zhang, Emma Zhang, contributing writers Glowing lanterns sway like fireflies in the night, their crimson lights flickering against the smoky air. The sharp crackle of firecrackers erupts, scattering sparks across the crowded streets, where the scent of roasted chestnuts and home-cooked meals lingers in the cold winter breeze. For many Asian …
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Why We Should Fight Against the TikTok Ban
By Eileen Lee, Contributing Writer “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.” This message flashed on my screen as I opened the app. It was January 19, and Congress had banned TikTok, a wildly popular video-sharing app. According to CBS, 170 million people use TikTok in the U.S. For Generation Z and millennials, TikTok is a …