Crafting a story through words, images in poetry

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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Alumna Anne Koch recognizes books’ ability to spark imagination

Nov. 14, 2011 “”mdash; In “It’s All About the Story ““ Composing a Life in Books,” Anne Koch pays tribute to the books that have helped to pave her imagination with her lifelong love of reading. She asserts the important role that popular fiction plays in this digital age.

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UCLA alumna Jesse Draper proves her business savvy through “˜The Valley Girl Show’

Nov. 7, 2011 “”mdash; UCLA alumna Jesse Draper used her business know-how and launched her own talk show on the web. A star on Nickelodeon’s “The Naked Brother’s Band,” Draper became The Valley Girl, a bubbly personality swathed in pink. She interviews some of today’s most innovative business people. She calls in and shares with us her entrepreneurial vision and path to success.

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Nov. 7, 2011 – Long Story Short

UCLA alumna Jesse Draper used her business savvy to start her own talk show, The Valley Girl Show Her guests are successful CEOs and entrepreneurs whom she interviews in a fun, light-hearted and very pink environment. She calls in and discusses her vision and path to success. Then members of Mariachi de Uclatlán, a musical group formed at UCLA in the sixties, come on to share their tunes. Finally, in light of the controversial drug screenings a Missouri college required of their students, opinion columnists Rohan Viswanathan and Itak Moradi discuss whether such a measure is appropriate or not.

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Mariachi de Uclatlán previews upcoming show at Fowler Out Loud

Nov. 7, 2011 “”mdash; Members of Mariachi de Uclatlán join us to share their music and culture. They give a live performance to preview their upcoming show with Grupo de Folklórico at Fowler Out Loud this Thursday.

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Previewing Prime, Daily Bruin’s lifestyle magazine

Oct. 31, 2011 “”mdash; Prime is the Daily Bruin’s quarterly lifestyle and news magazine. The fall issue hits newsstands tomorrow. With stories on drink specials, discounted movies and home-cooked meals, the magazine highlights what is out there from the perspective of college students on a budget. The spotlight is cast upon various individuals, highlighting the diverse goals and interests in our community. Editors Ken Huang and Samantha Suchland give a sneak peek of what’s inside the cover.

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Former UCLA researcher Barry Taff offers insights into parapsychology

Oct. 31, 2011 “”mdash; Barry Taff’s research on paranormal and extraterrestrial activity has made waves in the field of parapsychology. In fact, he used to research this phenomena at UCLA’s parapsychology lab, which was open until the late 1970s. His study of more than 4,500 different cases led to his book, “Aliens Above, Ghosts Below.” He hopes to look into mankind’s future through various theories supporting the existence of ghosts, UFOs and extrasensory perception.

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