Side Conversations

Uniting the Human-Powered Outdoor Community to Stop the Public Lands Heist

The Seventh WaveFebruary 9, 2017

A Conversation with Tania Lown-Hecht of Outdoor Alliance By Editor Brett Rawson Maybe you’re the type to backpack for days on end. There you are, 50 feet from your bear can, with no light switch in sight, surrounded by the sound of jubilant coyotes... Read More.

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On Community, Social Media, and Using Our Voices

The Seventh WaveSeptember 22, 2016

A Conversation With Asian American Writers’ Workshop Cofounder Marie Myung-Ok Lee By Editor Joyce Chen Of the many things that are valuable to the creative process — stillness of mind, bouts of inspiration, and lots of caffeinated beverages (iced... Read More.

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On Raptivism and Hip-Hop as a Tool for Social Change

The Seventh WaveSeptember 1, 2016

A Conversation with Singer, Songwriter, and RAPtivist Aisha Fukushima By Editor Brett Rawson Every once in a while, a single song hooks me whole, and not for a few listens, but for a period of life: for two years while living in rural Japan (Radioh... Read More.

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On Safe Spaces, Engagement, and Redefining What We Know

The Seventh WaveAugust 26, 2016

A Conversation with The Seattle Times Staffers Audrey Carlsen and Corinne Chin By Editor Joyce Chen Oftentimes, one of the most difficult things about engaging in conversations about race is finding an entry point into the dialogue; whether it is t... Read More.

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Thoughts on the Run with Ultra Marathon Runner Krissy Moehl

The Seventh WaveJune 7, 2016

A Conversation with Ultra Marathon Runner Krissy Moehl By Editor Brett Rawson Growing up, I disliked both the idea and the activity of running. I only ran out of desperation — away from bullies, on fumes, or after the ice cream truck for a bubble p... Read More.

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On Cultural Markers, Compassion, and the Fluidity of Labels

The Seventh WaveMay 11, 2016

A Conversation with Co-Founder of the National Asian American Theatre Company, Mia Katigbak By Editors Joyce Chen & Brett Rawson If art is the means by which many creative spirits escape the harshness of reality, then it is interesting to note... Read More.

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On Atmospheres, Filling in the Blanks, and Nuance

The Seventh WaveApril 28, 2016

A Conversation with Co-Founder of Guernica Michael Archer By Editor Brett Rawson It took us a year to launch The Seventh Wave. For many moons, we sat around wooden tables, arguing over ideas and empty beer cans. Armed with nothing but a domain name... Read More.

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On Fairness, Meritocracy, and Forgiveness in Higher Education

The Seventh WaveApril 11, 2016

A Conversation with Harvey Mudd College's Associate Dean for Institutional Diversity, Sumi Pendakur By Editor Joyce Chen When it comes to talk of diversity, few people have had a bigger influence in helping shape my own lens than Sumi Pendakur, who... Read More.

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On Social Media Activism, Checking Your Intentions, and the Logic of Fuckboys

The Seventh WaveMarch 22, 2016

A Conversation with #FuckboyFiles Founder Yahdon Israel by Editor Brett Rawson You might know Yahdon Israel as the man behind #LiterarySwag, the hashtag that blazed a new trail between brands and books. For nearly two years, he has been burning dow... Read More.

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ON REPRESENTATION, RACE, AND WHO GETS TO BELONG

The Seventh WaveMarch 7, 2016

A Conversation with Angry Asian Man Founder, Phil Yu by Editor Joyce Chen Race and diversity are two topics that are inescapable when discussing the state of the country these days. Whether it be Hollywood, politics, or higher education, the very... Read More.

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