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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Rayna Wuh

Rayna Wuh, Assistant Opinions Editor

Hi! My name is Rayna and I am a junior in Computer Science + Philosophy. As a columnist, writing has helped me find my voice and express opinions about my personal experiences. Outside of school, I love crafting, baking and watching Netflix.

Reach me at [email protected]

DI Voices | An open letter to women in tech

DI Voices | An open letter to women in tech

By Rayna Wuh, Assistant Opinions Editor • Sep 20, 2022

Opinion | ‘When Harry Met Sally’ grounds love in friendship

By Rayna Wuh, Assistant Opinions Editor • Aug 23, 2022
Opinion | Campus involvement enriches education

Opinion | Campus involvement enriches education

By Rayna Wuh, Assistant Opinions Editor • Jul 13, 2022
Assistant opinions editor Rayna Wuh believes that the predictive policing encourages false assumptions when it comes to the relationship among geography, race and economic status.

Opinion | Predictive policing models encode prejudice

By Rayna Wuh, Assistant Opinions Editor • Jun 4, 2022
Opinion | Model minority myth minimizes Asian American experiences

Opinion | Model minority myth minimizes Asian American experiences

By Rayna Wuh, Assistant Opinions Editor • Apr 26, 2022
Ariana Grande performing during her Honeymoon Tour On Aug 26, 2015. Assistant Opinions Editor Rayna Wuh believes that the artist should stop trying to appear Asian.

Opinion | Ariana Grande should end her ‘Asian-fishing’

By Rayna Wuh, Assistant Opinions Editor • Dec 29, 2021
"The Bachelorette's" Michelle Young was the star attraction at CHS Field for the St. Paul Saints Triple-A baseball game on July 1, 2021, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Columnist Rayna believes that the "Bachelorette" shouldn't be making ghosting the norm.

Opinion | ‘Bachelorette’ raises mixed feelings about ghosting

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Nov 15, 2021
A still from the Netflix series "Squid Games" is shown above. Columnist Rayna Wuh agrees that the show has issues with subtitle translations, yet it is still able to tell a meaningful story.

Opinion | ‘Squid Game’ revives conversation on subtitles

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Oct 18, 2021
Columnist Rayna Wuh poses for a photo with her family over the summer. Through connecting with her older family members, Rayna observed that love can last across great distances and time.

DI Voices | A month with nai nai

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Sep 29, 2021
Rachel Bloom and Britney Young act in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend which aired in 2015. Columnist Rayna Wuh shares her thoughts on feminism in our society.

Opinion | Consumer feminism must change | II

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Sep 27, 2021
Rachel Bloom and Britney Young act in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend which aired in 2015. Columnist Rayna Wuh shares her thoughts on feminism in our society.

Opinion | Consumer feminism must change | I

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Sep 23, 2021
Opinion | Cooking should not be costly or time consuming

Opinion | Cooking should not be costly or time consuming

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Sep 6, 2021
DI Voices | 'The Sienna Life' brings back memories

DI Voices | ‘The Sienna Life’ brings back memories

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Apr 28, 2021
Opinion | “Nadiya’s Time to Eat” cooks with heart

Opinion | “Nadiya’s Time to Eat” cooks with heart

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Apr 9, 2021
Two women hold up signs at a rally to stop asian hate in McPherson Square, D.C on March 31. Columnist Rayna Wuh argues that the recent Atlanta shooting was racially motivated and that an unhealthy fetitization cannot be linked to the cause of the event.

Opinion | Racist fetishization underlays Atlanta shooting

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Apr 1, 2021
Opinion | Romantic comedies convey problematic history

Opinion | Romantic comedies convey problematic history

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Mar 25, 2021
Opinion | Pandemic exacerbates anti-Asian discrimination

Opinion | Pandemic exacerbates anti-Asian discrimination

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Feb 24, 2021
Opinion | Pixar’s 'Soul' amplifies the power of gratitude

Opinion | Pixar’s ‘Soul’ amplifies the power of gratitude

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Feb 12, 2021
Opinion | Don’t condemn personal preferences, pop culture

Opinion | Don’t condemn personal preferences, pop culture

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Dec 15, 2020
Opinion | Find joy in nostalgia this holiday season

Opinion | Find joy in nostalgia this holiday season

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Dec 4, 2020
Opinion | Appreciate minority representation, remain skeptical of policies

Opinion | Appreciate minority representation, remain skeptical of policies

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Nov 19, 2020
Opinion | Japanese culture misrepresented in “Bake Off”

Opinion | Japanese culture misrepresented in “Bake Off”

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Nov 3, 2020
We need to do better than “Midwest nice”

We need to do better than “Midwest nice”

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • Oct 25, 2020