Allen Mark Aranas

Writer, Content Creator

USA

A San Francisco Bay Area writer currently doing it for free after a career switch from small-business owning with my family.

I write what I know and love: music, basketball, social justice, literature.

Portfolio

Blog

Hyphen Magazine
08/07/2016
Pokémon Go: The Vessel of Asian American Nostalgia

A starry-eyed 10 year old travels down a dirt path, fresh new baseball cap on and electronic device in hand. Suddenly a rustle in the bushes alerts the child, bringing forth a small bird. Reaching for a red and white ball, the child throws it towards the bird, capturing the creature as part of a collection.

Allen Mark
Being the Younger, "Less Successful" Child

Last week I spent four days in Minneapolis (again) to attend my sister's commencement over at the University of Minnesota. Oh yeah, so my sister got her PhD. And that is phenomenal. She is the first person out of anyone in my extended family to earn a PhD.

The Culture Trip

Theculturetrip
Allen Mark Aranas | The Culture Trip Contributor Page

Bay Area born and raised, Allen Mark formed a passion for writing while earning an English Literature degree at UC Santa Cruz. If you ever want to talk about basketball, music, social justice issues, or literature, definitely hit him up over a cup of coffee or glass of scotch.

The Culture Trip
06/17/2016
Spotlight On Oakland's Cat Town Café

In 1998, Cat Flower Garden, the world's first ever cat café, opened in Taipei, Taiwan. Since then, cat cafés have opened all across Asia and Europe, and now almost two decades later they are popping up exponentially throughout the United States.

The Culture Trip
05/06/2016
10 Delicious Restaurants In San Mateo

San Mateo sits right at the middle of the Peninsula, granting easy access to both San Francisco and the South Bay. While driving up and down Highway 101, the city is easily missable, but hidden beside Highway 92 is a place filled with culture, history, and fun, best witnessed in the great places to eat.

The Culture Trip
04/14/2016
The 10 Best South Bay Coffee Shops

Caffeine has become such a necessity in life, especially in the always working, fast-paced tech world that is Silicon Valley. Sometimes, though, coffee is best enjoyed sitting down at a charming shop and enjoying every minute and every sip. The South Bay is littered with these places, offering a welcome change of perspective from the business parks that fill the area.

The Culture Trip
04/01/2016
The Top 10 Bars In Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz is a city that is still figuring out how to balance its small town identity with the constant flow of college students. In spite of this, there's always one place where it can all come together: the bar.

Podcasts

Simplecast
04/21/2016
N°6 - Our 2016 NBA Awards | Three In The Key

It's that time of the year folks! Allen Mark and Mark give their picks on who should win the 2016 NBA Awards. Who will win Most Improved, Coach of the Year, Best Defensive, and the distinguished Most Valuable Player? Definitely not James Harden that's for sure.

Three In The Key
04/22/2016
3INK: Sidelines - Ep. 1 | Three In The Key

Welcome to the sideline reporting team for the "Three In The Key". Chuck was tired of not being fully in any of the 3INK shows so he started he own show within the show. Showception if you will. Allen Mark joins him as they ramble about all the current events revolving the NBA world.

The Gallant TV