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Subic Tales: The Tiger Attack

By: Kathleen Yu My sister shuddered as the tiger edged closer, its fangs bared. She didn’t know what to do; she was trapped. She trembled in fear, wondering if the savage animal would maul her to bits. I watched in fascination as the tiger continued to sniff its surroundings. Did it smell my sister? It [...]

The Merlion that Invaded Asia: Thoughts on Singapore

by: Kathleen Yu I admit, the first time I saw the Singaporean Merlion, my exact thoughts were, “What on earth is that?!?” It seemed a grotesque sort of animal, and looked a lot like a Pokemon. So much for a national emblem, huh? My mom brought me back a merlion key chain when she first [...]