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.

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.

LA County released its latest annual report on reported hate crimes throughout the county, and the numbers show that hate crimes against Asians are still on the rise. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an enormous spike in anti-Asian sentiment, and this harmful trend seems to have no end in sight.

The 39th Annual Nikkei Student Union (NSU) Cultural Night took place on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Royce Hall Auditorium. As the curtain fell and thunderous applause echoed through the hall, one could only marvel at the dedication and professionalism exhibited by the cast and performers, as well as the synergy between this year’s production and its annual theme: 懷古 (Kaiko), or Nostalgia.