Chicana/Chicano Studies 10B provides students of all ethnicities a fundamental understanding of forces shaping the Latinx community with an emphasis on the connections between multiple communities.

The Oscars, the Emmys, the Grammys and the Tonys are a time to celebrate the best and worst theatrical productions, movies and television shows of the year. A nomination has the power to launch careers to new heights, creating and cementing a director’s legacy in Hollywood. Yet, for Asian directors, this is an elusive dream to achieve even in 2025.

This piece analyzes Trump’s recent deportation policies and what they reveal about immigration-related racism in the American past, present and future.

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.