Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of University of Texas at Arlington (Department of Communication)

Lone Star Sentinel

The Student News Site of University of Texas at Arlington (Department of Communication)

Lone Star Sentinel

The Student News Site of University of Texas at Arlington (Department of Communication)

Lone Star Sentinel

While studying abroad in Japan, Kodi Kluck learned that to become the person she was meant to be, she had to abandon her comfort zone. In this photo, Kluck admires the famous floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Japan. In Japanese, Miyajima translates to "shrine island."
Discomfort leads to personal growth
Kodi Kluck, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

TOKYO—I studied in Japan this summer thinking I’d learn something about culture and history. I ended up discovering the power and possibilities of leaning into discomfort. Of course, studying abroad gave me the opportunity to see parts of the world I had never been to, meet new people and create...

Detail of the tattoo the Arlington Sentinel's Andrew Norton got in Japan. Tattoos are traditionally frowned upon in Japan because of their association with organized crime, but the younger generation in Japan is more accepting of body art.
Japan left a lasting mark on his soul, arm
Andrew Norton, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

KYOTO, Japan—Tattoos can be found throughout the world. Some people get them to honor their children, spouses or families. Some get them to represent important moments in their lives, while others get them simply because they like the way they look. In...

Detail of the tattoo the Arlington Sentinel's Andrew Norton got in Japan. Tattoos are traditionally frowned upon in Japan because of their association with organized crime, but the younger generation in Japan is more accepting of body art.
Japan left a lasting mark on his soul, arm
Andrew Norton, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

KYOTO, Japan—Tattoos can be found throughout the world. Some people get them to honor their children, spouses or families. Some get them...

While tourists to Japan are drawn to the nation's rich cultural traditions and natural beauty, sometimes they just want to experience the familiarity of home and might seek out a gaming arcade. What they'll find is that Japanese gaming is a world away from what they are accustomed to.
Achievements unlocked in Japan
Monica Meza, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024

TOKYO—Tourists to Japan are understandably drawn to the nation’s rich historical and cultural sites, its natural beauty and distinctive cuisine—not...

Tokyo bristles with energy and life after dark.
Tokyo shimmers after dark
Hasan Mustafa Rivzi, Staff Writer • August 7, 2024

TOKYO—By day, Tokyo pulses with energy. By night, Tokyo explodes with vitality. As my time in Japan drew to a close, I decided to try to...

View All
While tourists to Japan are drawn to the nation's rich cultural traditions and natural beauty, sometimes they just want to experience the familiarity of home and might seek out a gaming arcade. What they'll find is that Japanese gaming is a world away from what they are accustomed to.
Achievements unlocked in Japan
Monica Meza, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024

TOKYO—Tourists to Japan are understandably drawn to the nation’s rich historical and cultural sites, its natural beauty and distinctive cuisine—not...

View All
Donate to Lone Star Sentinel