Marico Moredo – Daily Bruin

One student finds a way to remain faithful to his identity in the multicultural diversity of UCLA

June 6, 2011 ““ UCLA affords a diverse community, a place where students of all cultural and religious backgrounds can coexist. This June, fourth-year student Asher Begin will graduate with a degree in psychology. He reflects on his time at UCLA as a rich academic and cultural experience that has reinforced his identity as an Orthodox Jew. [3:39]

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Alex Ebert branches out from bands with solo album 'Alexander'

March 1, 2011 – Alex Ebert’s solo project, “Alexander,” might sound too much like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. But Radio News Editor Marico Moredo thinks that Ebert still holds his own. [2:43]

Long Story Short: Remembering that first crush

From that brief kindergarten crush to long-time friendships, UCLA students are nostalgic over their first crushes. Radio News Editor Marico Moredo headed to campus to investigate. [3:09]

8-clap honors Wooden on June 4, 2010

June 5, 2010 – Students organized an 8-clap at UCLA’s Ackerman Plaza at noon Friday. About 200 students attended, and then about three times as many Bruins gathered at night outside the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center for a Nation-Wide 8-clap and candle-light vigil to show their support for former UCLA Men’s Basketball Coach John Wooden and his family. [4:44]

Famous martial arts instructor Billy Blanks brings the Tae Bo Fitness Challenge to the John Wooden Center, reflects on his successes

May 10, 2010 – Billy Blanks is the creator, motivator and instructor of Tae Bo, a fitness program that combines martial arts, dance and music. During the Tae Bo Fitness Challenge, Blanks led three sessions of his fitness program at the John Wooden Center on Saturday and two on Sunday. Blanks talks about his childhood medical problems and how they were a part of his path to success in the world of martial arts and beyond. [2:49]

Making a game plan in the quest for meaning with social scientist Os Guinness

What does it mean to live a “good life”? Christian author and social scientist Os Guinness says it involves much more than shopping for ideas we prefer. For him, it’s all about asking the right questions.