Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Program

Our vision

Curriculum →

Mission →

Community

Who we celebrate

Faculty →

Chair →

Staff →

Students →

Work

We strive for

Recent Work →

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News →

FAQs →

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Lotus

Lotus

Winter Sun

Winter Sun

Project Description

Project Description

Lotus is a quarterly political publication by and for Asian-American youth. Through advocating for civic and political engagement, we plant a firm flag of belonging.

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The image shows two distinct pieces of artwork displayed against a dark background. On the left is a white document titled "Legislative Makes Laws," featuring line drawings of buildings and a table with columns and numbers. To the right is a vibrant, colorful painting with a floral and butterfly motif, titled "Lotus," accompanied by a small square image of the Lotus flower. The document includes text and charts, while the painting is a stylized artwork with bold colors and patterns. Both pieces are displayed against a dark backdrop that highlights their contrasting styles and subjects.



The image shows two sides of a book cover against a dark gray background. The front cover features a vibrant, colorful illustration of hands holding flowers and a potted plant, with a stylized “Lotus” logo in the top left corner. The back cover displays text in white font on a black background, including “Lotus Politics and organizing for Asian American Communities,” “Is Representation Enough? Georgia’s Historic Election: From The Frontlines,” “In Defense Of The Rule of Law,” “Sarula Bao Huqqi Qiu,” and “Read, Listen, Watch, Donate.” A small circular logo is visible near the bottom right. The spine of the book is also visible, showing the title and author information.



The image shows two pages of a book or magazine spread. The left page features a yellow background with hand-drawn illustrations of flowers, a butterfly, and a snake. The text “Grow” is prominently displayed at the top, followed by a body of text. The right page has a white background with black text and a yellow box containing “Contributors” at the top. The page includes sections titled “Contents” and “Contributors,” with articles listed under each heading. The layout is balanced and organized, with text and illustrations arranged in distinct sections.



The image displays a triptych of text and visual elements on a black background. The left panel features the headline “IS REPRESENTATION ENOUGH?” in bold white letters, with additional text below. The central panel shows a collage of black and white images, including a person’s face partially obscured by red lines and circular shapes. The right panel presents a block of text titled “What You Hear About Us” with subheadings like “What You Hear About Us” and “Systems at Work,” accompanied by a smaller image below. The text in both panels is in a sans-serif font.



Four pages from a magazine are displayed on a dark background. The left page features “FROM THE FRONTLINES OF GEORGIAS” with text and images of campaign buttons. The right page shows “VOTE” with election-related graphics. The bottom left page displays “HISTORIC ELECTION” with text and images. The bottom right page shows “Opening” with text and images.



The image displays four pages from a magazine spread. The left page features a black background with the title "IN DEFENSE OF THE LAW" in white text. Below the title, a photograph shows two figures walking on a sidewalk near a building. The right page contains text and images, including a photograph of a boy in a blue shirt and a smaller photograph of a boy in a suit. The top right page has a black background with the text "94%" and a photograph of a boy in a blue shirt. The bottom right page contains text and a photograph of a boy in a suit. The text includes phrases such as "More than half of Americans are exposed to advertising targeted at children" and "More than half of Americans are exposed to advertising targeted at children."



The image shows two pages from a magazine or brochure titled “GET IN-VOLVED.” The left page features a beige background with text and images related to “Listen,” “Watch,” and “Donate,” including a photo of a person and text snippets. The right page has a yellow background with hand-drawn illustrations and text boxes listing organizations mentioned in the issue, such as CAAAV, Good Earth, and The Fair Fight Fund.



A woman with long dark hair and dark eyes is centered within a bright yellow circle on a dark background. She is wearing a black turtleneck top and facing forward. The background features large, dark gray letters that are partially visible and appear blurred or out of focus.

Newsletter

Newsletter

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu