ANAHEIM, California—There is no fandom quite like the fandom of teenage girls. It is powerful and pure, untainted by the burdensome knowledge of adulthood while burning with an intensity that feels beyond human comprehension. That’s why the screaming for Alysa Liu sounds the way it does, and why it starts immediately, the moment her thousands … Read more
san francisco — As the country celebrates Olympic figure skating phenom Alyssa Liu, a young woman in San Francisco is quietly picking up some fairy dust. This is because she is also called Alyssa Liu, spelled exactly the same way. She feels the ripple effects of star fame. But as you discover, it’s not always … Read more
OAKLAND, CA– Oakland, Calif., will honor its newest hometown heroine, gold medalist Alyssa Liu, with a big celebration and rally Thursday afternoon. Thousands of people are expected to come to the rally this afternoon outside City Hall, where crews have been working all week to set the stage. Oakland will host a march and celebration … Read more