Happy Diwali and Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone who celebrates. As Desi youth, many of us are used to our traditional celebrations with friends and family at home. Being away for college, especially at a predominantly white institution (PWI), can make the holiday feel isolating and lonely. Some of us find our groups and ways to celebrate away from home, while others really feel the discontent of not being able to completely celebrate a favorite holiday (especially when we have classes that day). How do we make our holidays away from our communities still feel desi and celebrated?

Desi youth, as well as people of color around the world, face double standards in their everyday lives and have grown up with it in one way or another. Families have imposed sexist ideas and rules that take a lot of unlearning to break free from, whether it be about academics, looks, personality, or even hobbies. Does this sound familiar to you?

Diljit and Sia recently released one of the most unexpected collabs of the year, and she said 'I speak Punjabi, Satsriakal.'

'It Lives Inside' is that new horror movie starring a desi cast. Since when did ghost stories apply to us? Y'all should definitely listen before the bhoots get to ya!

Introducing Jay and Steph: two Desi students navigating culture, academics, and relationships, and trying to find their place in predominantly white institutions.