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The Rafu is a perfect blend of the two.that Ill also be ridding myself from seeing those friends that make it just bearable enough to prevent me from dropping out of school.

Ive won a school-wide election to be on student government.Ive become president of my schools Asian Pacific Islander Student Union chapter.College feels like a shadow to me.

By EMIKO ESSMILLERMy most important college application is due Nov.I can finally look back at myself and feel a sense of pride.

honeyed flavor of well-earned pride.

Its bitter to wake up at 7:30 in the mornings and come home with a mountain of homework.every time we speak truth to power.

YAMAMOTO/Rafu ShimpoFloral TributesFloral tributes at the memorial.They were classmates from kindergarten through high school out in the Coachella Valley.

Korean War veteranJapanese American Vietnam veterans: David Miyoshi.Despite facing prejudice and the pain of seeing their families incarcerated.