Emily Jiang

Sep 4, 2024 | sfwa.org | Emily Jiang

by Emily JiangAN INTRODUCTION OF SORTS: To Boldly Go Where I Have Never Gone Before“We often fear what we do not understand. Our best defense is knowledge.” –TuvokOver 15 years ago, when I enrolled in an MFA program for Creative Writing, I had no idea what social justice was.

Jun 13, 2024 | davisvanguard.org | Emily Jiang

LOS ANGELES–Pets are great companions. According to the , there are over 60 million cats and 80 million dogs in U.S. households alone. Indeed, these furry friends are hard not to love. Dogs embrace their owners with unconditional affection, while cats, well, they have their own way of loving their humans.

May 21, 2024 | medium.com | Emily Jiang

Test Jar Labs Recap: Ghostie In August 2022, Test Jar Labs embarked on an ambitious journey with "Ghostie: Battle for the Bones," a MOBA fighting game that aimed to shift web3 games toward meaningful on-chain conversations. With full-time dedication from the founders and support from 12 part-time contractors, we achieved significant milestones over the next year. However, the journey took an unexpected turn, leading us to pivot towards a new frontier: gamification.

May 14, 2024 | davisvanguard.org | Emily Jiang

Emily JiangCrowds gathered on April 8th, 2024, under the blistering sun, waiting with their hearts in their chests. The energy in the air was sizzling with excitement, and people spoke with hushed voices as if in the presence of some unseen greater force. Slowly, the cloudless sky dimmed. The difference is imperceptible at first; an unsuspecting passerby would probably disregard the change as a trick of the eyes.

Mar 14, 2024 | davisvanguard.org | Emily Jiang

By Emily JiangLOS ANGELES – You know who you are. Despite all the uncertainties that this world may throw at you, you can know for certain that the person you see in the mirror is you. This innate self-awareness is synonymous with consciousness, which can be broadly defined as an awareness of self-identity and one’s relationship with the environment. Though being aware is innate to humans, it is actually a rare gift shared by only a few others in the animal kingdom.