Elicia Chau (elicia-chau)

echau30 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Elicia Chau (’23) is an Opinions writer whose favorite topics to write about can be summarized as her favorite Jolly Rancher flavors: blue raspberry (popular flavor and popular topics), cherry (sweet aftertaste and bittersweet experiences), and grape (an unpopular necessity and feminism).

Disney: (Not) The Happiest Place on Earth

Growing up under the influence of Disney princesses fueled my insecurities.

Issue 3, Volume 113

Bye Bye, Biphobia

Biphobia is too prominent as a form of homophobia and should be acknowledged more, both by LGBTQ+ people and by straight allies.

Issue 13, Volume 112

A Case Study in Attentiveness

I was diagnosed with ADHD over quarantine, and looking back, my late diagnosis has plenty to do with my gender.

Issue 11, Volume 112

Winter Blues

Winter blues and seasonal depression have always been common, but it’s been increasingly severe over the past year.

Issue 8, Volume 112

Going Berko

Trying to unlearn my accent and usage of Australian English has distanced me from acknowledging my Strayan roots.

Issue 6, Volume 112

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Asian Cranes

My mother is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, and as her ugly duckling daughter, trying to look like her tore me apart.

Issue 5, Volume 112

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An Apology to the Girls Gone Bad

#FreeBritney and all the other women in popular media who’ve been ruined.

Issue 3, Volume 112

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To Put Down the Controller

Issue 17, Volume 111

I Play ADC, Not Support

Gamer girls are few and far between. As a former one, there’s a reason why.

Issue 10, Volume 111

Math Class, 2015

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”—except this time, it’s for women.

Issue 7, Volume 111

House of Cards

I’m just a house of cards—fragile and delicate. One extra card and it could all come falling down.

Issue 2, Volume 111

House of Cards

I’m just a house of cards—fragile and delicate. One extra card and it could all come falling down.

Issue 2, Volume 111

Where the Piece Fits

Issue 15, Volume 110