Varsity CUHK

【Shadow Puppetry Shines in Fashion Fusion】

Discover the marriage of shadow puppetry and style, as ancient art gets a modern makeover.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/05/shadow-puppetry-shines-in-fashion-fusion/

【TV programme serves as missing persons units in China. TV Program Reunites Thousands: Uniting Families Across China】

CCTV programme helps families look for loved ones whom have been lost for years

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/06/tv-programme-serves-as-missing-persons-units-in-china/

【Make Peace No War】

Veteran Vietnamese soldiers appeal for peace in the era of chaos

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/05/messages-from-vietnamese-veterans-to-the-current-wars/

【The Journey of a Young Fighter】

Chan Tze Kin shares his journey with a rare disease on his YouTube channel to inspire others.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/06/the-journey-of-a-young-fighter/

【Spotlight on Women in Chinese Musical Industry】

Musicals featuring female artists as the leading roles are becoming popular in China.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/05/spotlight-on-women-in-chinese-musical-industry/

【Migrant Domestic Helper-turned-Writer】

Migrant domestic worker finds strength in writing amidst struggles in Hong Kong.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/05/migrant-domestic-writers/

【Silver Swans on Stage】

A group of seniors with no prior ballet experience performed a ballet show.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/06/silver-swans-on-stage/

【Rescuing leftover Bread for the Needy】

NGO redistributes leftover bread which might end up in landfill to the needy.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/06/rescuing-leftover-bread-for-the-needy/

【Hong Kong’s Stunted Vtubing Scene】

Hong Kong’s virtual YouTuber industry is limited by a small domestic market.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/05/hong-kongs-stunted-vtubing-scene/

【Homeless Football Team】

A football team in Hong Kong composed of homeless individuals who participate in international tournaments and overcome challenges through football.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/06/homeless-football-team/

【Home Sweet Home】

The homeless struggle to live as their belongings and living space are stripped away by the government.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/06/home-sweet-home-2/

Our June 2024 issue - Home Sweet Home is now published !

Troubled by personal issues, mental illness and economic difficulties, street sleepers are struggling to find shelters in parks, tunnels and bridges. In the periscope section, Varsity reporters zoom into the lives of homeless people to find out what difficulties they are facing when living on the streets.

Some homeless manage to restructure their life and are preparing for the Homeless World Cup 2024 in September. Led by a female team manager, the team of male footballers are doing weekly training for the big game.

Starting from campus stories, some students in China start doing nail business in their dormitory. A group of Hong Kong students are working hard to promote tchoukball in the city. Some university students from China have formed a platform to help other students arrange dating partners.

In Hong Kong, Varsity reporters explore how independent bookstores survive in Hong Kong, and how volunteers in the city gather leftover bread from bakeries and redistribute them to the needy. Reporters also speak to elderly ballet dancers, and virtual YouTubers in Hong Kong.

In China, musicals featuring women’s stories are gaining popularity, and a television program is helping families to find their lost loved ones.

In the context of war worldwide, Varsity reporters interview Ukrainian artists and Vietnam veterans who use different media to convey messages of peace. Burmese students leave their home country to avoid mandatory conscription order.

No man is an island. As conflicts arise around the world, we witness the ripple effects in our own surroundings. In this issue of Varsity, we hope to take you on a journey, starting from where we are, to observe the ongoing changes happening around us.

Enjoy your read!

Varsity student Kossy Chen won two awards in the "Focus at the Frontline 2023" Photo Competition, organised by the Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (HKPPA). This is the first time the contest invites students’ entries.

She is the winner of the photo essay category photos featuring redevelopment of urban villages in Shenzhen, and she also secures the third place in the "Return to Normalcy" themed singles category with a photo of Gay Game Hong Kong 2023.

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https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=842901931203217&set=a.547914087368671

【Twistman: Crafting Happiness Amidst Academic Pressure】

Twistman spread happiness in Hong Kong campus

https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/twist-man-crafting-happiness-amidst-academic-pressure/

【Short End of the Hockey Stick】

A policy change complicates ethnic minorities playing for the Hong Kong Jockey team.

https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/short-end-of-the-hockey-stick/

【Consulate General of Vietnam: More Vietnamese will come to Hong Kong for university studies】

Universities in Hong Kong are offering more scholarships for Vietnamese students.

https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/consulate-general-of-vietnam-more-vietnamese-will-come-to-hong-kong-for-university-studies/

【Cultural Heritage Sites Under Attack in
Ukraine】

Ukranian Artisis staying in Hong Kong use their arts to advocate for peace at home

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/cultural-heritage-sites-under-attack-in-ukraine/

【Fighting Anorexia Through Art】

Teens overcome anorexia by having art classes

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/fighting-anorexia-through-art/

【Police Arrested for Leaking Information of Lee Sun-kyun】

Korean police officer arrested for leaking information about Lee Sun-kyun’s investigation

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/police-arrested-for-leaking-information-of-lee-sun-kyun/

【From Pikachu to Poetry: Su Embroidery 】

Su Embroidery blends tradition with modern artistry.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/from-pikachu-to-poetry-su-embroidery/

【Agencies Aiding Vietnamese Students' Scholarship Hunt】

Vietnamese students are turning to agencies to secure scholarships for overseas studies.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/agencies-aiding-vietnamese-students-scholarship-hunt/

【The White Wave in Taiwan】

Taiwanese believe Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) is the island’s way-out of the Blue and Green.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/__trashed-6/

【Young Blood in Taiwanese Politics】

More Young Taiwanese Join Parties Pushing for Change.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/young-blood-in-taiwanese-politics/

【A journey of becoming a Chinese musical performer】

Performer Angelina Zhu Zirong shares the story of her musical journey.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/a-journey-of-becoming-a-chinese-musical-performer/

【Designed to be addictive - stop scrolling!】

"Addictive"online platform interfaces are designed to keep users hooked for hours and hours.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/designed-to-be-addictive-stop-scrolling/

【Running With Disabled】

A Hong Kong runner on his first ultramarathon and how it inspired him.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/running-with-disabled/

【Birthday Party as Blessing】

NGO spreads love and blessings by holding birthday parties for underprivileged children.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/birthday-party-as-blessing/

【What to Buy in Hong Kong?】

Tourists Do not Hong Kong Souvenirs in Temple Street Appealing.

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https://varsity.com.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/2024/04/what-to-buy-in-hong-kong/