Author Archives: Helen Zhao

Nov. 28, 2011 “”mdash; “Lainie’s Cabaret at UCLA” is a series of musical performances featuring music from the ’20s to the ’40s. It takes place in the intimate and glamorous world of the cabaret. Fourth-year musical theater student Rachel Weck discusses her journey as a performer and shares her vocals from the repertoire.Signature A Cappella and Medleys A Cappella us next. They preview some of their holiday music from the upcoming Holiday A Cappella Rama showcase, which will be held on the Hill.

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Nov. 28, 2011 “”mdash; “Lainie’s Cabaret at UCLA” is a showcase of classic songs from the ’20s to ’40s. It is directed by film, television and Broadway star, Lainie Kazan. Fourth-year musical theater student Rachel Weck joins us to discuss her journey as a performer in this glamorous rendition of a golden-era cabaret.

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Nov. 21, 2011 “”mdash; Our love guru, Matt Lee, answers questions on love and relationships, helping us understand and connect better with those around us.

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Nov. 21, 2011 “”mdash;” GlobeMed at UCLA”:http://www.globemed.org/ucla is devoted to improving the health care of people living in poverty around the world. This year, they are taking action to improve sexual health and education in Uganda. Fourth-year neuroscience student Catherine Ni and third-year political science student Leah Paz volunteer with the organization. They join us to discuss the steps they are taking to achieve this goal.

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Nov. 21, 2011 “”mdash; It’s Thanksgiving, and we’re focusing on reaching out to those around us. GlobeMed at UCLA is on a mission to improve the lives of those around the world suffering from poverty and a lack of quality health care. Fourth-year neuroscience student Catherine Ni and third-year political science student Leah Paz preview Tuesday’s Thanksgiving-oriented campaign. Later, our love guru Matt Lee participates in a second round of Lovelee Conversations. He offers his advice to those who are unsure about what to do when it comes to their latest interest or relationship.

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Nov. 14, 2011 “”mdash; Fourth-year English and art student Latoya Raveneau is hammering out her poetry thesis. A thesis is a large body of work and the pinnacle of many students’ college careers. She shares her vision as a craftsman whose building blocks are words and visuals.

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Today, we’re honoring the Daily Bruin’s Book Week. Anne Koch, who graduated from UCLA in 1969, has witnessed what she sees as the diminishing role of books, especially in today’s digital age. She calls attention to their ability to spark the imagination through her collection of essays, “It’s All About the Story ““ Composing a Life in Books.” Fourth-year English and art student Latoya Raveneau is working on her poetry thesis. She talks about how conventional plot lines take a backseat as the words and images take on a dynamic life of their own. Alumnus Derek Taylor Kent has woven a magical and horrific children’s narrative, ““Scary School”:http://www.scaryschool.com/.” He shares how his imagination brought this cast of monsters and regular kids together.

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