Sunday, June 22

Dance Marathon 2021 virtually raises awareness for pediatric HIV/AIDS

This post was updated April 18 at 5:52 p.m. With Queen’s song as its anthem, Dance Marathon’s education, advocacy and fundraising efforts are of royal status. Read more...

Photo: For a second year in a row, UCLA’s Dance Marathon was held virtually. The three-hour event put education and advocacy for HIV/AIDS front and center. (Photo illustration and screen captures by Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)




Alumnus centers Christian faith in lifestyle media platform, podcast

Emmanuel Iheke Jr. uses his faith to help young people on the journey of self-discovery, one podcast at a time. The alumnus is the founder of the media platform UN-ASSOCIATED and host of the “Churchboy Confessions” podcast. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Emmanuel Iheke Jr. is the founder of the media platform UN-ASSOCIATED and host of the “Churchboy Confessions” podcast, hoping to help young people define themselves as God sees them. (Courtesy of Cameron Garbutt)


Alumna’s debut novel explores heartfelt realities of middle-age identity, romance

Leslie Rasmussen’s debut novel was almost a nonfiction book. After collecting surveys from people in long-term relationships, Rasmussen said she originally intended to write about how couples address conflict while keeping the romance alive. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Leslie Rasmussen published her debut novel, “After Happily Ever After,” on April 6. Transforming herself from a screenwriter to a novelist, Rasmussen was able to develop new skills and strengthen herself as a writer. (Kristian Sabatino/Daily Bruin)



Student releases online platform for health support groups, patient resources

This post was updated April 4 at 5:44 p.m. Amid a strenuous year of social isolation, a new social media platform aims to create online support groups for patients. Read more...

Photo: The social media platform Wrenity was recently launched by Kareena Gang, a third-year psychobiology student. The site provides a space for patients to connect with others who share similar experiences, offering encouragement as well as recommending local physicians. (Courtesy of Andrew Nguyen)



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