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January 20, 2025

KAITLIN TAN

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Tan reflects on cultural homes and on growing up between places.

Defining home as a third culture kid

By KAITLIN TAN | November 14, 2024

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Tan overhears a conversation about burnout while studying at an outdoor cafe.

Beast of burden

By KAITLIN TAN | November 14, 2024

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Magazine Editor Kaitlin Tan recounts a conversation she had with Judah Akers, lead singer of indie folk band Judah & the Lion. On Oct. 18, the band held a concert in Silver Spring, Md.

An interview with Judah Akers of Judah & the Lion on music and hope

By KAITLIN TAN | October 29, 2024

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Tan shares her dilemmas about writing and attempts to make peace with their existence.

Why I don’t write about writing

By KAITLIN TAN | October 20, 2024

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Gertrude’s founder John Shields shares the story behind this restaurant, the evolution of Chesapeake Bay cuisine and how cooking brings people together while supporting sustainable practices.

Made in Baltimore: Gertrude’s owner John Shields nurtures the community through Chesapeake cooking

By KAITLIN TAN | October 9, 2024

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Tan ponders about time, discussing what factors might be changing how we perceive it.

On time

By KAITLIN TAN | September 23, 2024

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Tan’s freshman year dorm.

Finding your footing as a freshman

By KAITLIN TAN | August 19, 2024

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Tan writes about her experience on her spring break trip.

Off-season: Reflections on the road

By KAITLIN TAN | April 3, 2024

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Tan reflects on how she has noticed pieces of the past appearing in the present.

A frosted lens

By KAITLIN TAN | February 18, 2024

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Tan offers a glimpse into her grandfather's life.

For my grandfather: A memoriam for the living

By KAITLIN TAN | December 6, 2023

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