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.

A poem about San Francisco Chinatown’s “paper children” following the 1906 earthquake.

Democrat Derek Tran has come out on top against Republican incumbent Michelle Steel in the race for California’s 45th Congressional District Sheet. However, that race was unclear until the last of the votes were counted, demonstrating the stark partisan divide in LA County and Orange County.

The re-election of Donald Trump has raised several debates on the future of U.S. trade policies, especially toward Asia. The proposed measures set by the administration are pointed toward sharp tariff increases on foreign imports, mainly targeting those originating from China. The hostile attitude of the administration toward China risks inflaming trade relations, destabilizing Asian economies and placing additional burdens on Asian American communities in the United States.

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.

It has almost become a stereotype for Asian Americans to go into specific career fields. There is the intelligent doctor, the eloquent lawyer, and of course the hard-working Filipino nurse. But now more than ever there seems to be a new career path: the Asian musician.