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Asian Outlook Magazine is the current events / political subsidiary of Asian Student Union. Based out of Binghamton Unviersity, AO works to give voice to any and all minority groups through magazine releases, podcasts, and on-campus events. New episodes of Inside Outlook Podcast every other Friday!

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    • Apr 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Inside Outlook EP #51: Foundations and Futures feat. Kyle Mejorada

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 32:19


    Join Asian Outlook and SASE as Vice President Kyle Mejorada and Media Producer Carmen Tan have a sit down conversation about a number of topics. How did they grow up in Asian households and how did that affect their journeys in college and their career plans following college? Find out in this crossover episode of Inside Outlook with SASECast!Follow our ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when magazine submissions are open, for fun events, and more! Check out our newest blogs on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and have fun with our antics on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠! See you soon Inside Outlook!Music/Effects:Beep - emircanalp on Pixabaylovely days [lofi] - snoozybeats on Pixabay

    Inside Outlook #50: War in Gaza: Past, Present and Future Feat. Wally from SJP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 41:40


    Inside Outlook #49: Binghamton Bhangra 2024 Recap feat. Monishka Jhaveri, Ria Sah, & Hetvi Trivedi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 41:50


    Inside Outlook #49 - Writer's Strike Recap Pt. 2 Feat. Tyler Vendetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 14:41


    Inside Outlook #48 - Writer's Strike Recap Feat. Rui Zheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 26:25


    Inside Outlook #47 - Miss Asia Recap & Feminine Values with Praaghya Meyyan, Maho Toyomura, and Kaitlyn Yoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 36:57


    Welcome to the 47th episode of Inside Outlook! In this episode, join media producer Carmen and the top three Miss Asia contestants as they delve deep into the inner workings of preparing for the Miss Asia beauty pageants, the friends they met along the way, and the values they're leaving with! See you next time, listeners!

    Inside Outlook #46 - Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 18:04


    Hello listeners! On todays podcast Michelle Chan and Fatima Gonzalez will talk about the recent events regarding the devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey!

    Art Around the World #1: Dance with Daria

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 30:32


    On todays episode we are featuring Daria G and discussing the importance of Dance in her life.

    AO After Hours #1: Talking with Tim

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 19:38


    Hello listeners! On today's episode our intern Chloe Hsiao and media producer Nan Lin will be talking to Timothy An and his successful streaming career!

    Inside Outlook #45 - Expression Through Dance with Binghamton Bhangra (ft. Mahima Patel, Tobin James and Christopher Thomas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 36:12


    Throughout the podcast, Michelle and Fatima discuss how Mahima, Tobin, and Christopher found their way to the Binghamton Bhangra Dance Team. Our guests tell us about their first experiences with dance and how joining the team has significantly defined their college experience.

    Inside Outlook #44 - Travel Around the World: Challenging Beauty Standards (ft. Miss Asia contestants; Bhea Aglibot and Anita Liu)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 26:02


    In today's episode, we talk with Miss Asia 2022 contestants Bhea Algibot and Anita Liu regarding their experience in Miss Asia and how their culture has influenced their perceptions of beauty. We discuss the cultural norms and the difficulties many BIPOC individuals face when coming to terms with their identity.

    Inside Outlook #43 - Providing Hope with PUSO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 34:55


    In today's episode, we explore the wonderful impact PUSO has had on our society. We talk to members, Nicole Kozak and Robert Banez, and learn about their reasons for joining PUSO.

    Inside Outlook #42 - Protests in Iran Against the Mortality Police (feat. Dr. Mighorbani)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 34:11


    In this episode, our hosts discuss the ongoing protests occurring in Iran regarding human rights. Guest Speaker Dr. Mighorbani explains the ongoing issues citizens have with the mortality police and how it has led to these protests.

    Inside Outlook #41 - Let's Discuss Roe vs. Wade with Asian Outlook (pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 45:35


    Part 2 of Roe v Wade Discussion

    Inside Outlook #40: Let's Discuss Roe vs. Wade with Asian Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 29:22


    Listen to members of Asian Outlook discuss their opinions about the recent news regarding the overturning of Roe vs Wade.

    Inside Outlook #39: Anti-Asian Hate Rally Planning with Nortee Panpinyo and Winnifred Jing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 50:19


    On today's episode of Inside Outlook... guests Nortee Panpinyo (Asian Student Union President) and Winnifred Jing (Vice President of Asian Student Union) discuss the planning and organizing that went into the recent anti-asian hate rally at Binghamton University. They also discuss all related fields surrounding the process of getting talk transformed into actual organizational movements.

    Inside Outlook #38: Expression Through Film with Daniel Yesin Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 42:06


    AO fam, welcome to the 37th episode of Inside Outlook! Today's guest, Daniel Yesin Kim, is a Binghamton alumnus who graduated as a Cinema major and currently works as an independent filmmaker. In this episode, he talks about his latest upcoming works, the Asian American experience through film, what creativity means to him, and his zine, Our Skin, This Land, on the Asian diaspora in America. He also talks about his background and experience switching into Cinema while at Binghamton. Please enjoy this wonderful episode hosted by the illustrious Mike Messina! If you want to know more about the zine and Daniel, check out the MRC's conversation with him and other collaborators. If you want to see his works or website, check it out! Finally, don't forget to follow AO's Instagram and Facebook for more updates!

    Inside Outlook #37: Poetic Justice with Tina Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 40:46


    Yo, yo, and finally yo. What is up AO fam, today is Inside Outlook's 37th episode and we have special guest, Tina Chang, Poet Laurate of Brooklyn and Director of Creative Writing at Binghamton University!

    Inside Outlook #36: Getting Spiritual with Rap is a Martial Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 59:41


    Welcome to the 36th installment of the Inside Outlook podcast! Today's guest is Philippe Prosper, also known as Rap is Martial Art. He is an international Shaolin Kung Fu Grand Champion and a rapper who believes rap and martial arts are synonymous. In today's episode, he talks about his perspective on life and art, discovering your design, and cultural identity with your host, Mike Messina.

    Inside Outlook #35: Talking about Life with Julie Wu

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 37:44


    On today's episode of Inside Outlook... Mike Messina picks the brain of Julie Wu, Programs Associate at "Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote" (APIAVote). Along the way we'll learn how tough collegiate level physics is and that the words on your degree don't define your life.

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    Inside Outlook #34: Deep Thoughts with ASU President Nortee Panpinyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 42:59


    Welcome AO Fam to the 34th episode of Inside Outlook! In this episode, your host, Mike Messina, interviews the current ASU President, Nortee Panpinyo. As he dishes out valuable wisdom about community and identity, we take a deep dive into his cultural identity, the future of ASU, and what it means to be a clown. Enjoy!

    Inside Outlook Episode #33: Reminiscing about Korean-Night with Jojo Cheng and Justin Roman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 51:26


    In the 33rd installment of Inside Outlook, we discuss the past Korean-Night event, remember fond memories, and maybe come up with the next best Kdrama.

    Inside Outlook #31: Finding YOUR Way with Maisha Ikra

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 38:27


    Welcome to the 31st episode of Inside Outlook! In this episode, we are speaking with Maisha, CAPE Chair for the Asian Student Union. We talk about how she found her calling, found her major, and how it was viewed by her family. We also talk about becoming more politically and socially engaged in your local community! It's a great conversation so be sure to take a listen with your host, Mike Messina.

    Inside Outlook #31: From Linguistics to Asian-American Identity with Professor Chenqing Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 31:09


    Welcome to the 31st episode of Inside Outlook! In this episode, we will be talking with Professor Chenqing Song, a professor in Asian-Asian American Studies. At Binghamton University, she teaches her passions, Chinese and linguistics. We will be discussing how she acclimated to America, her take on Asian-American identity, her passion for teaching and linguistics, and how other students can discover their passion. Look out for new episodes biweekly with your host and ASU president, Mike Messina!

    Inside Outlook #30: Solidarity Adopted with VPMA Candidate Mike Messina

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 58:16


    AYO Fam what is up! Welcome to the 30th Episode of Inside Outlook. Todays episode is very special as our guest is Inside Outlook host Mike Messina! He is running for SA student council Vice President of MultiCultural Affairs! Listen to find out specific details about his 5 platforms and why you should vote! The Asian Student Union officially endorses Mike so make sure to WRITE IN “Mike Messina” through B-Engaged (you will also get a ballot through your binghamton email) on March 17th from 9 am to 9 pm!! Hosted by Asian Outlook Audiographer, Justin Roman.

    Inside Outlook #29: 1.5 Generation Stars with Peter Cheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 27:10


    Welcome to the 29th episode of Inside Outlook! In this episode, we will be talking to Peter Cheng! He is a Taiwanese American dance choreographer based in New York. In this episode we'll be talking about discovering your passion, overcoming health difficulties, and much more! Make sure to check his work out at https://www.peterandco.org/home !

    Inside Outlook #28: Backstage with David So

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 38:01


    Welcome to the 28th episode of Inside Outlook! In this episode, we meet with David So backstage after K-Night to discuss his feelings regarding the Asian-American experience and being within the creative field! Look out for David So in his podcast, Genius Brain, and movie, Gook!

    Inside Outlook #27: Dreams of Music with Tony Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 39:51


    Welcome back to Inside Outlook! In this episode, I will be speaking with Tony Nguyen who recently became a music artist. We will be exploring Tony's journey as a computer science major turned singer and songwriter and discussing his struggles along the way. New episodes biweekly with your host, ASU president, Mike Messina! Also, check out Tony Wind on windmeetswest.com!

    Inside Outlook #26: From LA to New York with Melani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 36:46


    Welcome to back to another episode of Inside Outlook! For this episode, I will be speaking with Melani De Guzman! We will be exploring her interests in performing and choreographing dances from all different cultures! We will also be talking about some valuable life experiences and advice for aspiring creative artists! New episodes every week with your host, ASU President, Mike Messina!

    Inside Outlook #25: Annie from Wetea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 9:51


    Welcome to the 25th episode of Inside Outlook! In this episode, we will be interviewing Annie from Wetea and discussing how she ended up here in Binghamton opening a bubble tea shop. (PSA: This interview is conducted mostly in Mandarin which is Annie's native language. Look out for future updates for a full transcript and translation!)

    Inside Outlook #24: Japanese Literature with Professor David Stahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 40:31


    Welcome to back to another episode of Inside Outlook! For this episode, I will be speaking with Professor David Stahl, Program Coordinator for the Japanese Program here at Binghamton University. We will be exploring his interests in movies and literature from Japan, his analysis of certain pieces, how he became interested in Japan, and advice for students like you! New episodes every week with your host, ASU President, Mike Messina!

    Inside Outlook #23: Drawing from Life with Lisa Lim

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 31:42


    Welcome to the fourth episode of Inside Outlook! For this episode, I will be speaking with Lisa Lim, a writer, comic artist, and alumni from Binghamton University. We will be exploring Lisa's inspiration for her comics, published in the magazine, Mutha, and how becoming a mother has changed her perspective on politics. New episodes every week with your host, ASU President, Mike Messina!

    Inside Outlook #22: Fostering Creative Minds with Darren Tun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 38:54


    Welcome back to Inside Outlook with our third episode for Fall 2019! In today's episode I am joined by Cinema Society of Binghamton's President, Darren Tun. We got to talk about his club's first event and what new projects he has cooking. We also got to talk about why he got into film-making, advice to people interested, and how being Asian American affects his work. New episodes every other Friday with your host, ASU President, Mike Messina!

    Inside Outlook #21: An Artist's Journey with Sophie Cheung

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 29:37


    Welcome to the second episode of Inside Outlook's second episode of Fall 2019! In this episode, I will be speaking with Ms. Sophie Cheung, the creator of The Dragon Dream, a film that explores the academic pressures placed upon young Asians. We will be diving into Sophie's journey to becoming an artist and her motivations for creating The Dragon Dream. New episodes every week with your host, ASU President, Mike Messina!

    Inside Outlook #20: Life as a Monk with Connor Hyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 30:22


    Welcome back to Inside Outlook's first episode of Fall 2019! In today's episode I am joined by Binghamton University Japanese Association's (BUJA) Vice President, Connor Hyland. We got to talk about his time spent immersed in Buddhist Life and practices. We got to talk about why he joined, advice to people interested, and stereotypes about the faith. New episodes every other Friday with your host, ASU President, Mike Messina!

    Inside Outlook #19 - Victor Ou

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 37:30


    Welcome to this season's final episode of Inside Outlook, featuring Victor Ou! Maybe you've seen Victor charming a crowd, smashing a heavy bag, or dodging a roach. Today, we sit down to talk all those topics and more! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #18 - Derek Ting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 40:19


    The semester is drawing to a close! Listen to the season's penultimate episode as we sit down with Freestyle founder and TASC President Derek Ting, aka Duhricehero. We talk growth mindset, the difference between motivation and inspiration, and having a love for the process. Valuable information for anyone hoping to improve themselves... sit down with us! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook 17 - Paul Maino

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 31:16


    Are you a gamer? C’mon, we all are. Join us as we chat with Paul Maino of Binghamton’s Video Game Association! We chat about Japanese gaming powerhouses, the state of the game’s industry, and the “end of gaming as we know it.” It’s a must listen for any gamers out there… enjoy! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #16 - Brendan Lin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 25:42


    Sit down with us this week as we chat with Brendan Lin, China Scope President, as we discuss his journey with the club, planning Dragon Night, and how you (yes, YOU) can join the China Scope family. New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #15 - Scott Min

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 29:23


    Tired of studying to Lo-Fi beats? Try sitting down with us as we chat with Scott Min, President of Binghamton's Korean American Student Association (KASA). We take a deep dive into the Asian hip hop scene! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #14 - Phoebe Balascio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 22:42


    How does ECAASU (East Coast Asian American Student Union)help colleges across the Eastern Seaboard plan educational summits at their very own campuses? Through people like Phoebe Balascio, of course! Join us as we discuss the importance of civic engagement, pressing Asian American issues, and the inspiration for a career with AAPIs. And hang out with the entire Binghamton ASU community on March 2nd for our ECAASU campus summit! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #13 - Charley Kim and Alice Quan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 28:29


    Come sit down and chat with Charley and Alice from the Korean-American Christian Fellowship as we discuss faith, the incredible community built around KCF, and where those vans come from! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #12 - KRNFX

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 9:52


    Join us backstage as we chill for a few with Terry Im, aka KRNFX, beatboxer, rapper, and guest performer for Asian Night 2018: Spotlight. Learn what our guest does in his downtime, how he started beatboxing, and what advice he has for up and coming performers. New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #11 - Christina Tran and Sally Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 21:33


    Come join us as we speak with Christina Tran (VSA President) and Sally Bishop (Ms. Asia) about cultural pageants, getting stuck in Texas, and... skiing? It's a good one, so check it out! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #10 - Christian Erice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 19:48


    This week, we sit down with Christian Erice to talk PAL, the Philippine American League. New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #9 - Alvin Chau

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 26:01


    Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the second season of Inside Outlook, the official podcast of Asian Outlook Magazine. This episode's guest is Alvin Chau, Tae Kwon Do black belt, instructor and national champion. Listen in as we talk fighting, dealing with nerves, starter Pokemon and more! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #8 - ASU Presidents: Samantha Ng & Katie Lhungay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 31:17


    Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this semester's last episode of Inside Outlook! Our guests today are the Samantha Ng and Katie Lhungay, the respective outgoing and incoming Presidents of Binghamton's Asian Student Union!

    Inside Outlook #7 - Andrew Kang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 24:36


    Happy APAHM! Join us this week as we get to know Andrew Kang, President of Liberty in North Korea (LiNK). We sit down to discuss the group's initiative, Andrew's inspiration for joining the group, and a little project called Hyperloop. New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook Secretary Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #6 -Michelle Dao

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 27:44


    Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month(A May-long event that Binghamton celebrates in April)! Join us as we sit down with Michelle Dao, the Student Association's incoming Executive Vice President, to get to know her! This week, we talk speed-running JRPGs, eye surgery, and bartending in Korea. It's a good one! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook Secretary Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #5 - Mein Bowl Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 10:42


    Mary Chu joins Asian Outlook's Mike and Haythi for the fifth episode of Inside Outlook. We learn where Mary is from, what she loves about Binghamton, and her secret to happiness. There's a lot to take a way from this one, so be sure not to miss it! New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook Secretary Michael Messina

    Inside Outlook #4 - InSang Song & Snehith Abraham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 46:04


    For episode #4 of Inside Outlook we have InSang Song, President of Tae Kwon Do Club, and Snehith Abraham, President of Kung Fu Club! Don't miss our lengthy talk about fighting, friends, philosophy, and of course... groin strikes. New episodes every other Friday! Hosted by Asian Outlook Secretary Michael Messina

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