Lebanese Social Club’s culture show to feature traditional dances and food

The sounds of drums, Arabic lyrics and quick feet tapping and shuffling filled the room on the third floor of Ackerman Union as third-year political science student Rayan Naouchi led the members of the Lebanese Social Club during a rehearsal of a traditional dabke dance.

That's a wrap: _Humanized narratives of nature films resonate strongly with audiences_

Growing up in San Diego, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld introduced me to wild animals from a young age. From elephants, giraffes and tigers to dolphins and Shamu, I was not only interested in these animals but also in the prospect of being able to see them up close.

Crossover artist Ximena Sariñana recalls her road to Coachella

After appearing in a series of telenovelas and movies, Mexican pop artist Ximena Sariñana released her debut Spanish-language album in 2008. In August, Sariñana made the transition to English with a brand new self-titled record that has earned her an international fan base. The Daily Bruin’s Andrea Seikaly spoke with Sariñana about the crossover and her musical inspirations in anticipation of her upcoming performance at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.