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Yichen Wang

Yichen Wang, Opinion Writer

“Espresso isn’t my favorite drink, yet country isn’t my favorite genre,” said Wang (10). He is an opinion writer for The Perennial, and this is his first year on staff. He joined because he wanted to explore the duality of life through journalism—but mostly because of FOMO. In his free time, he practices singing G#s and plays tennis.

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Pop Music Is Getting Increasingly Sadder

Yichen Wang, Staff Writer March 3, 2026

   Finding happy songs in popular music has become a game of Battleship. It takes excruciating trial and error before hitting an upbeat tune in a sea of melancholy. I remember when it was the other way...

Is Ted Lasso’s Mentality Viable?

Is Ted Lasso’s Mentality Viable?

Yichen Wang, Staff Writer February 3, 2026

   “I believe in hope. I believe in ‘Believe.’” Ted Lasso embodies his motto in its entirety.    In the 13-time Emmy Award-winning eponymous show, Lasso is a college American football coach...

Laufey’s Twin Deserves More Recognition

Laufey’s Twin Deserves More Recognition

Yichen Wang, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

   In Laufey’s delicate, melancholic ballads, you’ll often hear an expressive violin accompanying in the background. That’s Junia Jónsdóttir — both literally and metaphorically. She’s integral...

Finding Your Passion Means Sticking With It

Finding Your Passion Means Sticking With It

Yichen Wang, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

   Passions have become something we sample widely yet rarely savor. Pressured by peers, parents, and the pursuit of success, we rush at the opportunity to join a club, pick up an instrument, or start...

The Madness of Meritocracy

Yichen Wang, Staff Writer March 8, 2025

In track and field, every contestant runs the same distance under the same conditions; ability — the speed and endurance of an athlete — determines the winner. But what if a small group of participants...

Sabrina Carpenter: The Pop Culture Icon

Sabrina Carpenter: The Pop Culture Icon

Yichen Wang, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

   Standing at five feet tall, this talented and charismatic artist towers over the music industry. Basking in a sea of creativity, her lyrics resonate with innumerable fans thanks to her extraordinary...

The College Board is Untrustworthy

The College Board is Untrustworthy

Yichen Wang, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

   Having talent and potential is only half of the college equation. The College Board serves as the crucial complement. Without it, your path to college might be impossible.   Across the United...

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