This week, Dr. David Baron from the UCLA Ashe Center talks about the influenza virus and why students should get vaccinated. Also, theater and vocal performance students discuss nuances of the cinematography, acting, and musical soundtrack of the movie ‘Les Miserables,’ while first-year vocal performance student Dominic Delzompo second year English student Jade Hage perform […]
Author Archives: Christyana Cabal
UCLA writers scramble to reach 50,000 words as National Novel Writing Month comes to a close
During the month of November, writers nationwide set a goal of penning a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. A group of participating UCLA students host weekly “write-ins” at the Young Research Library, a time for encouragement, support, and writing. Last Thursday, Christyana sat in once more with second-year economics student Mary Haithcoat, third-year economics student Richard Sambasivam, fourth-year bioengineering student Aubrey Young, second-year English student Dmitry Neronov, and Dartmouth alumna, Kelly Pasich. With only 26 hours left to complete their next potential bestsellers, NaNoWriMo participants race to the finish line.
What are UCLA students thankful for?
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Christyana and Taylor asked students on Bruin Walk about what they’re thankful for and why.
Debunking Thanksgiving misconceptions of Native Americans at UCLA's American Indian Studies Center
At UCLA’s American Indian Studies Center, Christyana spoke with academic coordinator Clementine Bordeaux from the Lakota Tribe and American Indian Studies graduate student Elisabeth Fasthorse from the Rincon Tribe. They share some of their thoughts and feelings about the representation of American Indians during the Thanksgiving season.
KCRW producer and Daily Bruin alumna Sarah Rogozen shares Thanksgiving recipe
What is Thanksgiving without a mouth-watering dessert? UCLA alumna and former Daily Bruin Radio Director Sarah Rogozen tantalizes taste buds with a recipe for vegan pumpkin pie.
A novel is worth 50,000 words: UCLA writers share ideas and expectations for National Novel Writing Month
November holds many traditions – Election Day, Veterans Day, Turkey Day – but did you know that November is also National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short)? Starting at midnight on November 1, writers across the nation have 30 days to write a 50,000 word novel. Long Story Short host Christyana Cabal sat in on a “write-in” for NaNoWriMo participants at UCLA. During write-in’s, writers type up their stories, share ideas, and engage in “word wars,” or challenges to see who can write the most words in 30 minutes.
Stay tuned for more on National Novel Writing Month on Long Story Short, as Christyana re-visits the UCLA writers and their novel-writing journeys later on in the month.
Listen to the full version of Long Story Short here.
UCLA professor David Shorter shares supernatural stories
On Long Story Short this week, Christyana spoke with with UCLA professor and researcher David Shorter, who teaches a freshman GE cluster titled “Aliens, Psychics, and Ghosts.” Here, Shorter talks about some of his own personal paranormal stories.
Listen to the full show here.