BSA Presents: Pohela Boishakh (Bangali New Year)
On Sunday, May 1, the Bangali Student Association (BSA) hosted their second annual “Pohela Boishakh” (Bangali New Year) party in Ackerman Grand Ballroom.
2016 Korean Culture Nights Revisits the Tragedies of Comfort Women
The following article contains sensitive content such as violence and rape. For historical context, see “Comfort Women Today – After You Kill A Butterfly” On April 13, the 2016 Korean Culture Night “When You Kill A Butterfly” told the emotional struggle of a group of young people during World War II with tradition and innovation.…
Yes, We Play Jazz Too: 8 Asian-American Jazz Artists You Should Know About
April was Jazz Appreciation Month, a month to celebrate the history and heritage of this uniquely American genre.
Thai Culture Night Preview: Q&A with Director Derek Nguyen
Second-year pre-med English major Derek Nguyen is directing this year’s Thai Culture Night, “Lost and Found.” Derek talks to PacTies about Thai Culture Night, which is this Saturday April 23 at 6:30 PM in Schoenberg Hall. Admission is free. Pacific Ties: Tell us about Thai Culture Night! Derek Nguyen: Thai Culture Night is a once…
Regarding Hollywood’s Ghost in the Shell Controversy: Hollywood, Why You So Rude?
Whitewashing in film is when white actors are cast in non-white roles.
Bad Rap, documentary about Asian American rappers, to premiere at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
The documentary, directed by Salima Koroma and produced by Jaeki Cho, follows four rappers, Dumbfoundead, Awkwafina, Rekstizzy, and Lyricks, as they try to break into the hip-hop world.