Shirley Qiu

Shirley is a third year undergraduate at the University of Washington studying Journalism and International Studies. Her favorite things include traveling, acoustic guitar and French pastries.
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Asian LGBTQ students speak up on being out at UW

by Shirley Qiu
LGBTQ students at UW who hail from Asian countries talk about the differences between being out in Seattle versus attitudes in their home countries.
Jun 9, 2015

Six authentic Chinese dishes missing from our American menus

by Shirley Qiu
And where to find them in Seattle.
Sep 8, 2014
(Photo courtesy of Hamdi Lilah)

Local designer uses fashion to help Somalia

by Shirley Qiu
When Hamdi Mohamed first drew a map of Somalia, with the word “FREE” pushing out against the borders of the country, she wasn’t sure what she would do with it. The Chief Sealth High School student just knew it represented her desire for her home country to be freed of anarchy, violence and the numerous other issues it […]
Jul 24, 2014
Dick (left) and Jane Carter traveling near Los Arcos on the Camino Francés in 2008. (Photo courtesy of Dick Carter)

Seattle backpackers find adventure and peace on the Camino de Santiago

by Shirley Qiu
Seattle backpackers find adventure on the Camino de Santiago--find out what brings them all the way to Spain!
Apr 2, 2014
A car sports the unmistakable pink mustache of Lyft’s ridesharing service. (Photo courtesy of Lyft)

Five countries doing rideshares better than Seattle

by Shirley Qiu
A Seattle City Council decision will cap the number of cars for rideshare companies, but in these five countries, the model is thriving.
Feb 28, 2014

Where to learn Winter Olympic sports in Seattle

by Shirley Qiu
Thinking about dropping everything to become an Olympic champ? Start here!
Feb 20, 2014

New Mandarin radio shows draw Huskies out of their comfort zone

by Shirley Qiu
HUA-Voice Radio encourages international students to step out of their comfort zones .
Jan 30, 2014