The show goes on: Ottawa street dancers staying strong during the pandemic
A group of Ottawa street dancers has been adapting to COVID-19 restrictions in its own way since the lockdown was declared in March.
Anmiao Wu
Anmiao Wu is a Journalism student at Carleton University. She enjoys writing about the Ottawa community, art, culture, and human interest stories. She has been published on the Capital Current, the Charlatan, and HerCampus. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Japanese and conversational in American Sign Language.
Ottawa artists with developmental disabilities take their creativity online
A unique group of Ottawa artists with developmental disabilities has been successfully staying creative through virtual activities since leaving their physical studio in March because of the pandemic lockdown.
Beyond words: Art therapy as a universal language | The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper
While some people think of therapy as talking about their problems, others are using paintbrushes, clay and all kinds of other art materials to understand, explore and express their feelings through art therapy.
COVID IMPACT 2020 C - Episode #5
This is a newscast project I created with my team for class JOUR3207 which talks about how people are finding a little bit of light in the darkness cast by the pandemic. I contributed to this project as a reporter and the audio editor.
Review: Netflix’s ‘Over the Moon’ succeeds in cultural representation | The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper
When I first saw Chang’e, the moon goddess of Chinese mythical folklores, depicted as a singing diva in the trailer for Netflix’s Over the Moon, I cringed. I expected another disastrous western interpretation of Chinese culture like Disney’s live-action adaptation of Mulan. I had no idea it would blow my mind—in a good way—and make me laugh, gasp and even tear up a little.
Review: Netflix’s ‘Grand Army’ openly stereotypes the Chinese community | The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper
“Grand Army,” the Netflix original series released Oct. 16, shows an irresponsible level of negligence in its representation of the Chinese community.
The series strives to cover many hot button issues, such as poverty, sexual assault, homophobia, and racism. It fails in its depiction of the challenge of establishing identity as a Chinese person in North America.
These Four Documentaries Will Help You Shop Wisely This Holiday Season
This year’s holiday shopping season is right around the corner. Do you know the decisions you are making as a consumer have the potential to change a child’s life and the future of the planet? If you want to start making a difference as a consumer, watching these four documentaries can be the first step for you to be a wise, moral, and eco-friendly shopper.
I Ruined My Hair So You Didn’t Have To
If you also have a ‘typical’ Asian mom like I do, you probably know how it is when you want to dye your hair before heading off to university: there’s no way it’s going to happen. In fact, that pretty much explains why I went all wild trying new hair colours after coming to Canada for school by myself. I’d like to share my journey with you, about how I ruined my hair, trapped in frustration, and eventually decided to accept and move on.
How Do We Survive the Winter? - 60 Second Video
How do we survive the winter? When outside seems cold and empty, or the short days give little time to the things we enjoy, how about turning to the ones we love for warmth, comfort, and a burst of joy?
