Author Archives: Suvin Jeon
Looking Forward, Looking Back
Curious about what Ji-hyun from Parson’s Flowers had said about the ratio of Chinese to Koreans had been 10 years ago, I went on Google Maps and compared the area around the business 10 years ago and now. As Ji-hyun had … Continue reading
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Enclaves, Eyesores, and the Willets Point Repair Shop
Because I live in Flushing, I have passed by Willets Point on the 7 train for 14 years. In the beginning, I remember being awed by the change of scenery from the heart of Flushing to Willets Point, and from … Continue reading
Zooming Out, Zooming In
I chose to concentrate on the area that Parsons Flowers was located in, since I also lived fairly close to it and was curious about who lived in my neighborhood. Although I realized that I already knew what the majority race … Continue reading
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Your Story, Our Story – Chopin Collections
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“American” Food
Although many people will not consider burgers and pizza “American”, I feel that they are indeed, American. The main reason that many people do not acknowledge these “foreign” foods as American is that they were not first produced and widely … Continue reading
Parson’s Flowers
After being rejected by four businesses, I was devastated and frustrated. I promised myself that the next business I visited would be my last for the day, as I had a heavy backpack on my shoulders and had been walking … Continue reading
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Hunter Deli
If you’re a Hunter College student, you may know the Hunter Deli. Located a few blocks away from Hunter on Lexington, it is a cozy deli bustling with customers and employees during lunch hours. As soon as I walked in, … Continue reading
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Assimilation
Gordon says that “the problems of proper housing and living, moral and sanitary conditions, honest and decent government, and proper education have everywhere been made more difficult by their presence. Everywhere these people tend to settle in groups or settlements, … Continue reading
The Endangered Enclave
After reading Oldenburg’s piece, I had a few questions. First, Oldenburg claims that a third place is where one has no duties to uphold – but is that really true? At cafes and pubs, as a customer one is expected … Continue reading
Describing Diversity
Mehta, Berger, and Ellick all portray the diversity of the outer boroughs in their own ways. As an immigrant living in the heart of Flushing, I can relate to many points these three authors make in their articles. Although my … Continue reading
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