Author Archives: Taylor Erickson

April 9, 2012 – From politics in the classroom to contemplating our inner emotions, finding a balance is key. A recently published Wall Street Journal article argues that professors in the UC system are indoctrinating students with leftist propaganda. Daily Bruin columnist Alexandra Tashman responds to the article and contests his argument on the issue of politicization in the classroom.

On Sunday, Long Story Short co-host Taylor Erickson attended The Day of Mindfulness, a six-hour meditation workshop hosted by Wake Up. It’s an international Buddhist movement that aims to teach college students the art of mindfulness and cultivating inner peace in their bustling lives.

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April 9, 2012 “”mdash; Three lefts make a right, but according to a recent Wall Street Journal column by Peter Berkowitz, too many lefts may not lead the University of California in the right direction. Berkowitz references a recent study by the California Association of Scholars, which finds that UC students are receiving a weak and unbalanced education because of liberal bias. In response, Opinion columnist Alexandra Tashman has challenged this statement by bringing to light her views about the realities of left and right agendas in the UC system’s curriculum.

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April 9, 2012 “”mdash; On Sunday, Long Story Short co-host Taylor Erickson attended “Wake Up L.A.,” a six-hour meditation workshop offered by Wake Up, an international Buddhist movement that aims to teach college students practical exercises in order to cultivate peace and compassion in their bustling lives. The Daily Bruin interviews a monk, a nun and a layperson: Brother Phap Chieu, Sister Lang Nghiem and Mark Jantzi. They discuss the importance of being in touch with inner emotions.

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April 2, 2011 – This week, Long Story Short’s new co-hosts Taylor Erickson and Christyana Cabal debut the first spring quarter show with interviews about alternatives. Second-year molecular and cell developmental biology student Reece Fenning had an alternative spring break, setting up health clinics in Nicaragua through the UCLA Global Medical Training program. Random Voices beatboxer and first-year Design | Media Arts student Julia Ramos shares the alternative musical style of beatboxing as she prepares for this weekend’s California A Cappella Festival. Last but not least, first-year undeclared student Nathan Palman talks about alternative and quick methods to achieving corporate success. He’s starring in the UCLA Hooligan Theatre Company’s “How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying,” which which runs April 5-7 at the Freud Playhouse.

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April 2, 2011 – This spring break, students in the UCLA Global Medical Training chapter embarked on a trip to Nicaragua to set up health clinics. Fresh out of finals and under the supervision of medical professionals, these students diagnosed and treated part of the Nicaraguan population, half of which is living under the poverty line. Living up to the organization’s motto, “Do by learning,” Global Medical Training students gained hands-on experience through their interactions with the local community.

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April 2, 2011 – This Saturday, UCLA is holding the 11th annual California A Capella Festival. Julia Ramos, a first-year Design | Media Arts student is a member of Random Voices. While the sopranos, altos, tenors and basses hold the pitch, it is Ramos’ role to keep the rhythm as the group’s beatboxer. With few young women beatboxers out there, Ramos voices her opinion on how being a beatboxer should not be defined by gender.

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April 2, 2011 Nathan Palman, a first-year undeclared student, will be starring in the Hooligan Theatre Company’s upcoming musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Palman discusses the show’s themes of success, deception and power, along with his enthusiasm for taking on a role in his first collegiate musical.

Long Story Short streams Mondays at 6 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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