Student Story
“Learning Differences in the Classroom” – by Ash Anupindi
This student story was originally published in blue bean‘s first print issue which highlighted the topic of learning differences. You ...“XOX No” – by Sofia Ortiz
Living in New York City can feel like a fever dream. Growing up here often eliminates the luxury of enjoying ...“An Ode to My Mothers in Islam” – by Duha Elkhouli
This is my form of an ode, an appreciation for the women in my life who give me the strength ...“Hongdae” – by Ashley Lee
Riding the subway to Hongdae is one of my life’s glorious natural highs. As I stand by the constantly opening ...The Future of Blue Bean
To those who follow blue bean, In this post, I’ll be talking about the future of blue bean, and ...“Uncharted Territories of Depression: My Friend’s Evil Horse” – by Dorothy Knutson
A friend of mine has been struggling with depression for almost two years now, and with her permission I have ...“Have You Ever Drowned?” – by Wambui Gitahi
Swimming is like a lifestyle for me. I would start and end most of my days with a swim. I ...“When This Is All Over” – Yousef Maner
It has become a phrase all too common: “When this is all over…” No one knew this would happen, and ...“What’s In A Name?” – by Calvin Bell, III
The amount of weight a name can carry still amazes me. The names you and I were given at birth ...“The Unlikely Pair of Fire and Rain” – by Kyla Golding
As kids, we’ve been taught to take the history written down in books for what it is. We absorb the ...