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The erasure of culturally mixed Latinos

Something I have been asked more times than I can count is, “Say something in Spanish” after someone finds out that I’m Mexican. As...

Cal State Long Beach Is a Threat to Puvungna

Puvungna cannot be utilized for its traditional, sacred purposes when CSULB consistently exploits their authority to take advantage of the site. They have consistently advanced their own agenda by overrunning Puvungna, which shows their disregard for the site and Native American culture. 

Father of Baby Groot Anthony Francisco Visits UCI

Creative Director at Dolphin Entertainment and Filipino American artist Anthony Francisco spoke about how he learned to embrace his culture through his art at...

Language Does Not Define Your Ethnic and Cultural Identity, You Do

It’s hard to remember when my inability to understand and speak Japanese really affected me. However, I do remember the dreadful promise I made to myself after my grandmother passed away and I saw my mother crying: “I have to learn Japanese, or else I will be a disappointment to my family.” I was 10 years old when I told myself this. 

KABA Celebrates Filipino-American History Month

Filipino-American History Month (FAHM) is celebrated in the United States during the month of October.  This month-long commemoration honors the first Filipino immigrants to arrive...

Mexico’s Patriarchal Culture is in Dire Need of a Change

18-year-old law student Debanhi Escobar disappeared after partying in the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico, on April 9. On April 21, Escobar’s body was found...

Celebrity Parasocial Relationships: The Popular Rise and the Mental Downfall of the Consumer

In the era of social media, it is easier than ever to interact with celebrities and influencers online. With the rise of fandoms —...

Why It’s Important to Embrace Our Multifaceted Identities: The Story of How I Found My Musical Voice

I was in the fifth grade when my music teacher introduced the “twelve-bar blues” on the piano, my first taste of music outside of...

Lunar New Year Needs to be a Federal Holiday

The Year of the Tiger began on Feb. 1, the start of 2022’s Lunar New Year. Among many Asian communities, this festival holds significance...

The Effects of Colonial Mentality Are Long-Lasting on Filipino Youths

For many cultures around the world who have been impacted by colonialism, the effects are still long-lasting on their youth. One of these effects...

Community Center Fined $40k by Santa Ana Officials for Homeless Encampment on Its Property

A 4-3 Santa Ana City Council decision made on Nov. 16 determined that El Centro Cultural de México will be fined $39,604, the amount...

Culture vs. Politics: Redistricting Orange County

Preliminary drafts for the redistricting plans for OC’s Garden Grove and Westminster were revealed to possibly give Orange County legislators another vote in Sacramento...

Multicultural Club Fundraisers Promote Diversity on Ring Road

The return back to campus this year has brought about the return of student-led organization booths on Ring Road, which sell food and drinks...

Irvine Global Village Festival Celebrates Diversity in Tandem with City’s 50th Anniversary

The Irvine Global Village Festival, Orange County’s annual multicultural event, returned in celebration of its 20th year as well as the City of Irvine’s...

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