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continued from page 13 cient textile practices to create clothing. Its pieces are self-described as “a boycott of fast fashion, and a rebellion of ‘fast fads.’”

Ethical South Asian fashion brand Sabyasa- literature. The pair will uncover archival documents surrounding the lives of Asian American students at NC State on March 24 at 1 p.m. on University Libraries’ YouTube channel.

Betts said photographs, manuscripts and important works from Asian and Asian American students, as well as notable University figures like the famous architect George Matsumoto will be unveiled, providing an immersive look into the history of Asian and Asian American students on campus.

Betts said the purpose of this livestream is to document the history of Asians and Asian Americans on campus.

“What we’re trying to do is really highlight an invisible history of Asian Americans on campus that’s really not discussed,” Betts said. “Also, really try to raise a little bit more awareness and get a little bit more representation at the institutional level about Asians and Asian Americans’ accomplishments and contributions. Not only to the campus, but also [to] the local area.”

Multicultural Student Affairs is hosting an APISAA-themed Chat N’ Chew event on March 30 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Pearson said Chat N’ Chew events take and is in charge of the layout and overall graphic design for Roundabout. chi celebrates Asian culture by creating highend clothing for special occasions, especially place during every cultural celebration and provide a comforting space to speak about cultural topics over food.

Cobb also worked on the layout and placement of the issue’s advertisements. The total number of advertisements used in this issue reached a new record for Roundabout, marking the growth of the publication as a whole.

“It’s a space where we get to learn and take things when we leave,” Pearson said. “Sometimes, we as a people just need a space to breathe. … This year, we’re talking about a sense of belonging and community. ‘How do I see myself on this campus? How do I not? What would I like to see? How can we better support each other to create that community?’ It can be anything. … We cater it to what they need in that moment.”

The Filipino American Student Association is hosting a tea and game night on March 23. The organization is also hosting its annual gala in April. Further details will be revealed on their Instagram page.

Kaden Figuerres, a first-year studying biomaterials science and engineering, is a freshman representative in the Filipino American Student Association. Figuerres said the association is using its gala as a means to support a global cause, as all proceeds will go to the Philippine Nurses Association in the Triangle area.

“Especially for the Philippines, it’s kind of an overlooked country in terms of their po-

“We had the ‘Against All Odds’ issue, and then we kept continuing to grow from there,” Poster said. “So why are advertisers more and more interested? Because we’re becoming more and more complex, advanced and interesting as a publication.”

Roundabout’s team is now working on the

Hindu holidays.

“Sabyasachi is for celebrities, and the fabric is extremely detailed and intricate,” Bandam said. “Sabyasachi is more celebration wear. It’s mostly worn for Indian weddings, but can also be used for Holi, Sankranti and other holidays.”

Despite the popularity of these slow-fashion brands, most of the popular Asian-owned brands in America seem to be distinctly fastfashion brands, which fail to reflect Asian cultures in their clothing.

“I feel like Indian fashion brands aren’t as discussed in pop culture,” Bandam said. “I do wish there was more modern Indian fashion representation in America.”

Lauren Elson, a fourth-year studying fashion and textile design, said she is working on a collection that celebrates her heritage.

“I’m using colors in my collection to symbolize my native Hawaiian heritage,” Elson said. “A lot of people don’t think about colors in relation to their heritage, but in Hawaii, colors symbolize different things, like water and wind.” pulation here in the United States,” Figuerres said. “There’s a lot of Filipinos that come here looking for better opportunities. So actually, that’s why we’re teaming up with the Philippine Nurses Association — a lot of Filipinos here come to the U.S. to become nurses. That’s kind of a gateway point.”

The Vietnamese Student Association is hosting Viet Night, their annual cultural showcase, on Saturday, March 25 from 7-9 p.m. in Stewart Theater. The theme of this year’s showcase is “Saigon under the Stars,” named after the historical title of Ho Chi Minh City under France. Admission to the event is free.

Kristine Huynh, a third-year studying industrial engineering, is a member of the Vietnamese Student Association. She said APISAA month provides time for the Asian community to be united across different cultures and differences in the proximity of ties to Asia.

“APISAA month — you’re basically covering Asian culture,” Huynh said. “Being Asian — there’s a lot of, ‘You’re either second generation, first generation,’ but just celebrating our culture and where we’re from and learning about our background and just celebrating ourselves in general.” orientation issue, which will be sent to all incoming NC State freshmen and transfer students.

“The State of the Art” issue can be found across campus in stands alongside other local and student media publications.