Asian American 131B taught by Brian Niiya delves into the incarceration of Japense Americans in WW2. Niiya incorporates guest speakers into the course, as well as hands on experiences at YRL Library. He ensures that each student feels a connection to the content espeically if they have a family member who was apart of the incarceration. Students find the class to be very impactful to themselves, and UCLA as a whole as well.

As the 2024 presidential election comes to a close, one trend stands out: Asian American voters continue to shift toward the Republican Party. This movement from blue to red is now more visible than ever, and it opens up new discussions and questions for future elections.

This article explores how the video game industry is embracing authentic Asian characters and storylines for more inclusive and culturally relevant representations-from “Sleeping Dogs” to “Black Myth: Wukong.” Learn how diversifying the narratives in games will impact players worldwide.

October marks a time to honor the culture, history, and achievements of the Pilipino American community. At UCLA, students and organizations are celebrating their legacy with various events throughout campus.

To mark the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Mattel has decided to model a Barbie doll after the Olympian and her 1992 Winter Games look as a part of their Inspiring Women Collection showcasing Yamaguchi’s inspiring performance to a whole new generation of young girls.

While lung cancer rates are dropping for every group, a California study finds that nonsmoking Asian American women are having their rates steadily grow. One would think that as smoking is receding, so too should its effects on the newer and younger generation. Ultimately, scientists are baffled with this result. Thus, there is a call for more research to be introduced.