For conjoined twins, family extends far beyond blood

Following the separation of conjoined twins Maria Teresa and Maria Jesus, the sisters found their family growing in unexpected ways. Not only were they adopted by two separate families to accommodate their needs, but they found that their medical team would become familiar fixtures as well. Hear their thought on the twins’ and their surgery here.

Read our print coverage of the twins’ birthday party “here”:http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2011/08/previously_conjoined_twins_celebrate_their_new_milestone_of_turning_10_another_miracle_after_their_2.

Speaks Out: MTV

MTV is celebrating its 30th birthday. We asked Bruins “What is your favorite MTV show of all time and why?”

Bianca Boccara
First-year, life sciences

“I would say “˜16 and Pregnant’ because I’m around that age, and I’m interested in birth “¦ and how young mothers deal with those kind of things.”

Harper Burge
Alumna

“I like “˜The Buried Life.’ I think it’s neat how they pick things off of their bucket list to do, and they also help people.

Marina del Rey is a saltwater sanctuary away from the dry business of life

When life on land gets hectic and busy, people often look to the waters of Marina del Rey for a bit of relaxation. Whether it’s taking in the beauty of the harbor or enjoying a cruise on the ocean, this escape from the Los Angeles city scene offers visitors a variety of activities to help them wash away their cares.