Zijun Cathy You

I am a fresh college graduate from the University of Washington, who is dedicated to the field of journalism, especially to visual journalism. I regard the image as one kind of powerful language that has the potential to change the world. I love reading, writing, traveling, and of course, photography.
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“China Love” captures the wedding dreams of Chinese couples

by Zijun Cathy You
The film “China Love” explores the meaning behind the fantasy-making trend in China — the pre-wedding photoshoot.
Jan 14, 2019

Changing names is just one cost of immigrant life in the U.S.

by Zijun Cathy You
Many choose to adopt American names to fit in, but immigrants often feel further pressure to change their entire lifestyles: what they eat, how they dress and how they speak.
Nov 20, 2018

Family event encourages diversity at National Parks

by Zijun Cathy You
Outdoor organizations are hosting a free family event this Sunday at El Centro De La Raza to encourage diversity in attendance at national parks and to mark the 50th anniversary of North Cascades National Park.
Oct 10, 2018

Deaths of Thai students ruled murder-suicide

by Zijun Cathy You
The women were identified as Kornkamon Leenawarat, 25, and Thiti-on Chotechuangsab, 32. Both were law students at the University of Washington.
Sep 7, 2018

Thai students found dead in apartment near University of Washington

by Zijun Cathy You
A Seattle woman said her friend in Thailand had asked for help looking for one of the women the day before two women were found dead at a University District apartment.
Sep 6, 2018
Varisha Khan spoke at a rally protesting the supreme court's ruling to uphold President Trump's travel ban (Photo by Cathy You)

Seattle rallies to #StandWithMuslims as SCOTUS upholds Trump’s travel ban

by Zijun Cathy You
The #NoMuslimBanEver campaign organized a protest and Day of Action on the steps of the US Courthouse in downtown Seattle, after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the travel ban 5-4.
Jun 26, 2018