INTOUCH Magazine

Shooting for the Stars

Growing up in a family that prized education above all else, I have always understood its value—not just as a means of personal achievement, but as a stepping stone to a better life.

My family, like so many Asian and migrant families, saw education as the singular path to opportunity, advancement and security.

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Safe and Sound

Sunlight streamed through the window, signaling the start of a new day.

Stretching, I sat up in bed, pulling open the curtains to see the sun rising above the buildings of Tokyo.

COMMUNITY | VOICE

Fourth and Millions

Each year, college football players are slightly bigger and faster.

The business of college football, however, has been changing at a more rapid pace, and with stunning force.

COMMUNITY | VOICE

From the Ashes

“The fire trucks are here,” my wife said as she shook me awake.

“We have to go!” I could tell it was serious by the alarm in her voice. It was 1 o’clock in the morning on August 8.