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Sept. 14, 2020 1:21 p.m.
Inspired by the isolation and loneliness brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, fourth-year political science student Terry Ayzman founded the ongoing “Find Your Calling” podcast. For each episode, Ayzman said he interviews guests with a connection to UCLA and discusses career setbacks and achievements to inspire students to persevere, even in uncertain times. (Medha Vallurupalli/Daily Bruin)
Inspired by the pandemic, Terry Ayzman found his calling – and he encourages others to do the same.
In April, the fourth-year political science student founded the ongoing “Find Your Calling” podcast featuring guests with a connection to UCLA.
By Jordan Holman
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Aug. 31, 2020 4:27 p.m.Embodying your inner goddess has never been more effortless.
Tayloneei Jackson, a third-year human biology and society student, said she takes inspiration from the Greek goddess Aphrodite and the planet Venus to create dainty jewelry pieces for her business, Aphrodite Accessories.
By Breanna Diaz
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Aug. 10, 2020 6:18 p.m.‘Speaking Our Language’ co-hosts spark conversations around race, culture and life
We’re all speaking our language. Are you listening?
The “Speaking Our Language” podcast, which was launched this June by UCLA alumnus Elston Bell Jr. and USC alumna co-host Ashley Harris, quickly found success – even receiving recognition from Grammy-winning R&B artist H.E.R.
By Jane Nguyen
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Aug. 10, 2020 2:19 p.m.Book review: ‘Midnight Sun’ fails to eclipse problematic points of past ‘Twilight’ novels
Edward Cullen has been 17 for a while – and “Midnight Sun” reveals that even vampires aren’t immune to overindulging in teenage angst.
Stephenie Meyer had set aside the retelling of the first “Twilight” novel from Edward’s perspective in 2008 after the manuscript was leaked.
By Kristin Snyder
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Aug. 3, 2020 4:34 p.m.Student starts jewelry, body care business inspired by memories of her grandmothers
In a time of shut downs, Maritza Lopez is launching her own small business.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the third-year pre-international development studies student said she wanted to make the most out of her free time and decided to start a jewelry and body care business in the comfort and safety of her own home.
By Julie Lee
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July 20, 2020 1:09 p.m.Alumna uses ‘Comedy Crossing’ shows to host a ‘safer at home’ stand-up experience
The “Animal Crossing” island Lil Taiwan puts on the “Comedy Crossing” show twice a month – no masks or social distancing required.
Hosted by comedian and UCLA alumna Jenny Yang, “Comedy Crossing” is set in the hit Nintendo Switch video game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” which simulates life on an idyllic deserted island among animal villagers.
By Olivia Mazzucato
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July 13, 2020 1:04 p.m.Second Take: Influencers should channel followers toward racial justice, not just trends
The fight isn’t over.
Content creators are among the millions who have turned to social media as an outlet for activism in the wake of a new normal following the acceleration of the Black Lives Matter movement.
By Yasmin Madjidi
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July 13, 2020 11:36 a.m.Why Community College page questions stereotypes, fosters friendly community
Why Community College’s purpose is in its name.
Created by fourth-year psychology student Nicole Fonacier, Why Community College is a social media page that seeks to support community college students who are looking to transfer to a four-year university, as well as offer advice to students considering attending community college.
By Vivian Xu
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June 29, 2020 3:34 p.m.Design media arts student hopes to better represent mental health in new video game
Emily Teng hopes that “Little By Little By Little,” she can get her audience through each day with empathy and compassion.
While a majority of the country has been social distancing for the better part of three months, mental health has only been a small part of the global conversation on the effects of quarantine.
By Jane Nguyen
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