An ember lights the shoot, then dies
The canvas is spread, waiting for the artist / No blade can pierce the bullet
But her gaze will.
For over a century, United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898) has served as a legal cornerstone affirming birthright citizenship in America. Yet, as President Trump seeks to dismantle these protections through xenophobic policies, the same exclusionary logic that once denied Asian Americans their place in the nation threatens immigrant communities today. This piece examines Wong’s historic fight, the ongoing battle over the Fourteenth Amendment, and the urgent need for resistance against modern efforts to redefine who belongs in America.
With the arrival of the Spring Equinox, UCLA was in a festive mood for the new season. On March 9, 2025, UCLA welcomed the Farhang Foundation as they hosted their 15th annual Nowruz celebration. Throughout Dickson Court, thousands of attendees were met with various music, food, dances and crafts beautifully showcasing Iranian culture.
Valentine’s Day is a time, yes, for couples, but for family and friends too, a concept Asian culture reflects much more than the American counterpart.
Asian Americans are an incredibly large and growing part of the electorate in the United States — with the number of eligible voters reaching 13.4 million in 2021.
However, there seems to be some level of apathy among some members of this community.