Some wars are fueled by the same fire. As we witness Israeli violence against Palestinians, it is apparent how U.S. imperialism has harmed communities of the past and present.

The recent pro-Palestine protests occurring on college campuses across the country, including UCLA’s own Palestinian Solidarity Encampment (PSE), have garnered widespread criticism and have been met with extreme police responses. Student protests of the past and present continue to prove that freedom movements will persist so long as systemic issues go unaddressed by those in power. Understanding this history on both a local and national scale can emphasize the importance of questioning dominant narratives, the power of community-building and actions of solidarity.

“We want effortless power, not powerful effort,” says martial arts coordinator Paul McCarthy.

On May 1, 1922, Bang Jeong-hwan declared the first Children’s Day, marking one of his most prominent achievements as someone who believed that children were the key to Korea’s future as an independent nation.

If we want to unpack what magic means in the Asian American community, we have to start at the 19th century.

As the 2024 presidential elections approaches, there has been no shortage of political strife and commentary. Ted Lieu, the congressional representative of UCLA and California’s 36th District, has not been afraid to voice his opinion.