Annie Li (annie-li)

ali62 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Annie Li ('26) is an Opinions writer. Her favorite topics to write about are current events, and also the ties between immigrant families and communities. During her spare time, she loves to paint, listen to music, and explore all the magical spots the city has to offer.

Neither Myth Nor Fact: The American Dream from the Eyes of Students

Highlighting what students think about the American Dream, and how the ideal has influenced their own lives and families.

Issue 2, Volume 116

Loving Unconventionally: A Guide for Children of the American Dream

A reflection on why immigrant families love, unconventionally.

Issue 8, Volume 115

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Brat, Coconuts, and the Kamalanomenon: The Power of the Youth Vote

A discussion of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, a shift away from “lesser-of-two-evils” voting, and the critical power of the youth vote.

Issue 1, Volume 115

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Race To The Top: Exploiting Stories and Statistics

Annie Li, Myles Vuong, Yuna Lee

As the world is engulfed in conflict and crisis, we must stop exploiting real-world situations for our gain, whether it's through Speech and Debate or through our lives.

Issue 17, Volume 114

Savory Noodles, Delusional Frogs, and Familial Dreams: A Reflection on the First-Gen

A lesson on finding self and family as a first-gen child, told through stories of my memories, and reflections on them.

Issue 14, Volume 114

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Unmasking America: Literature’s Fight Against Society’s Masquerade

Issue 9, Volume 114

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#Barbenheimer: Friends or Foes

Annie Li, Virgenya Zhu

As Barbie and Oppenheimer hit theaters and became mainstream sensations, the precedent they set, both individually and collectively as widely successful social commentary, acts as a call for future media to dive further into the flaws within our cultural values and standards.

Issue 1, Volume 114

“Shh! Don’t You Dare Say It!”: The Stigma Around Death

Death is intertwined throughout all our lives, so why do we continue to pretend it doesn’t exist?

Issue 17, Volume 113

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