By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State University wants to increase the number of students from foreign countries who enroll at the Pullman-based school. Last week, the university signed an agreement with a company that recruits international students. “Enhancing international diversity on campus is critically important,” school President Kirk Schulz […]
Top 10 reads of 2016
Christmas may be over but the gift of books and reading (at least, in my opinion) is forever.
Play offers new Vietnam perspective
Have you heard of Vietgone? That’s what my friend asked me over Facebook messenger.
“Mifune: The Last Samurai” — Up close and personal on cinema’s lone wolf
This documentary about Japan’s greatest film actor doesn’t start off with a flourish of praise and clips from the life and work of Toshiro Mifune (1920-1997), legendary for his portrayals of samurai and other madmen.
PICTORIAL: Gary Tang’s “More is More” fashion show
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) celebrated the holidays on Dec, 16 with festive entertainment and a game show.
Filing fees increase for immigration forms
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) increased application fees on Dec. 23, to apply for citizenship, renew a green card, or have a family member immigrate to the United States. The fee increase is the first in six years. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the only agency within the DHS that is not funded […]
UW staff member helps international students adapt to America
By Angela Shen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Although thousands of international students come to the United States to seek a better education every year, only a few fully understand the point of studying abroad. Most students are either confused about American culture or not prepared for the culture shock, so they rarely know how to take […]
EDITORIAL: Anti-establishment Trump
During the campaign, Donald Trump said he wanted to dismantle the establishment, and make “a new government controlled by you, the American people.” So far, he has appointed six billionaires, including four at the Cabinet level — their total net worth is more than one-third of U.S. households combined. Once again, Trump is forgoing the […]
BLOG: The worst and best of Beacon Hill — Home to many Asian American leaders
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Lately, the worst and best has struck Beacon Hill. What is interesting is the increasing crimes on Beacon Hill (with a population of close to 10,000) doesn’t deter buyers from buying real estate there. Some owners have received great offers, even though their homes are old and should be […]
EDITORIAL: What part of “never again” does Mr. Trump not understand?
By John LaForge Asked last year whether he would require American Muslims to register in a database, Donald Trump said he “would certainly implement that — absolutely.” During a Nov. 16 appearance on Megyn Kelly’s Fox News show, former Trump spokesman Carl Higbie said a registry of Muslims would be “legal” and that “we did […]