Hui O’Imiloa (Hawai’i Club) at UCLA has been hosting an annual lu’au for the past 31 years, and this year is no exception. By showcasing contemporary and traditional hula, the Hawai’i club brings the Hawaii experience to Ackerman Grand Ballroom. In addition to traditional Hawaiian dance, this year will also feature Tahitian, and Maori (New…
In four short weeks, America has undergone a drastic change. To some, these four weeks have been an overwhelming wakeup call and to others, just a numb notice of what they already knew was going to happen. Either way, the majority of Americans are now taking part in what I’m calling the “Cheeto Nazi Resistance”. For…
You learned to refuse gifts until the the 3rd time before you finally allowed yourself to accept them. Your household had a collection of complimentary hotel soaps, shower caps, conditioners and shampoos. 3. When you were growing up the kids at school thought you had a disease because of your mehndi but now it’s…
In honor of May being Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Pacific Ties and Asian Pacific Coalition (APC) are teaming up to featuring Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Bruins. We’ll be posting one interview per day. If you’d like to share your story, fill out this form here. Helena Dukovich is a first year from…
In honor of May being Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Pacific Ties and Asian Pacific Coalition (APC) are teaming up to featuring Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Bruins. We’ll be posting one interview per day. If you’d like to share your story, fill out this form here. Gareth Wang is a second year geography…
On Sunday, May 1, the Bangali Student Association (BSA) hosted their second annual “Pohela Boishakh” (Bangali New Year) party in Ackerman Grand Ballroom.