Katrina Liu

Boston, Martha's Vineyard, United States

General Assignment Reporter at Vineyard Gazette

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Articles

Student Athletes Are Celebrated College Signing Day

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Five seniors at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will be collegiate athletes next fall. The regional high school celebrated the athletes Thursday afternoon by organizing a signing day for the students and their families. Assistant athletic director Jeff Duarte opened the ceremony by congratulating everyone on their accomplishments and wished them good luck on their future endeavors. Kaua De Assis, center, with family.
Building Inspector Investigated After Allegedly Shoving Man

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

West Tisbury Police say they will file a charge against a town employee after he allegedly shoved a man at the annual town meeting last month. West Tisbury building inspector Joseph Tierney is facing a charge of assault and battery on an elderly person after resident Leon Brathwaite told police that Mr. Tierney pushed him to the ground at the April 8 town meeting, according to a police report.
Sharks Are Ready for Season Opener

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Summertime means baseball at the Shark Tank on Martha’s Vineyard. The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks summer collegiate league opens their 14th season on Tuesday, June 3, with a home game against the Vermont Mountaineers. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m.New additions at the ball park this year include more food service for easier access, according to general manager Russ Curran. “We’re going to be offering food in the beer garden area as well this year,” he said.
Swimming for Sharks, Island Circuit Is Completed

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

When endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh realized that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Jaws, he knew it was the right time to do something no one had done before. In a span of 12 days, Mr. Pugh swam 58 miles around Martha’s Vineyard to change the public perception about sharks. While he has taken part in many races to raise awareness for various causes, this is the first time he has done it for the sole purpose of bringing attention to a specific species.
Saluting Those Who Served at Annual Memorial Day Parade

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Islanders lined the roads of Vineyard Haven Monday morning to honor fallen servicemen for the annual Memorial Day parade. Veterans, police officers and military personnel marched from American Legion Post 257 to Oak Grove Cemetery as the crowds cheered them on. Soldiers from many different wars were in attendance. — Tim Johnson The march passed through the Avenue of the Flags in the cemetery, where 450 flags had been placed earlier that morning.
Diaspora curriculum for transformative teacher education: critical counter-narratives of two Asian diaspora women teacher educators

2 weeks ago | tandfonline.com | Katrina Liu |Min Yu

Advanced search Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education Studies of Migration, Integration, Equity, and Cultural Survival Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/15595692.2025.2509559?needAccess=true ABSTRACT Diaspora approach to space, place, and their interaction with curriculum have empowered us to take generative pathways in understanding our roles,...
Book Festival Takes the Pulse of the Times

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Perspective is under the spotlight at this year’s Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival. Numerous authors, journalists and historians will speak about their respective books at the festival which takes place at the Chilmark Community Center from August 1 to 3. The theme of the weekend is The Power of Perspective, and topics include democracy, history, personal identity and cultural shifts, all relating to current issues.
Summer Season Starts With Anticipation and Some Anxiety

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Addison Antonoff |Katrina Liu |Gwyn Skiles

Memorial Day weekend has arrived on Martha’s Vineyard, bringing with it a mix of uncertainty and optimism as Islanders navigate the shifting political and economic climates. At the onset of the unofficial start to summer, more than a dozen business owners, hoteliers, and chamber of commerce officials said they have made adjustments for the season and continue to grapple with the rising cost of a vacation.
Gymnastics Team Takes Home the Gold

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Five Island gymnasts at Island Gymnastics won first place as a team at the Get Your Feet Wet Grand Finale last weekend in Bourne. Ruby Russell, Gabriela Barros, Kinsley Tartar, Estelle Mason, Emanuella Aguilar and Abella Jimenez all contributed to the team’s first place finish in their division, with a score of 110.8.Island Gymnastics director Beth Goodell said she is proud of the girls for their efforts. “It was a fabulous day for us because it was quite a way to end the season,” she said.
New Pilates Studio Aligns With West Tisbury

2 weeks ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Pilates instructor Caitlin Cook remembers the moment she knew movement would be a part of her life forever. “When I was nine years old, I tried to quit dancing,” she said. “My friend was taking cello lessons, so I was like, I’m going to take cello lessons. I was terrible, and I didn’t like to practice, and I just wasn’t into it. I remember being in the car with my mom and I said, Mom, I have to go back to dance.