Third World Celebrity Tackles Higher Education @ UCLA

2011-09-23T16:14:00.000-07:00

In my final Fall quarter of 2011 at UCLA, I am very excited to do my theatre internship at SIPA. “For over 36 years, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), which is located in multi-ethnic Historic Filipino town in Downtown Los Angeles, has served the impoverished neighborhood as well as the greater Los Angeles Filipino American community with mission-fueled passion and relatively little

“One Flew Over a Cuckoo’s Nest: An Anti- Establishment Microcosm of the Turbulent Sixties”

2011-08-04T15:47:00.000-07:00

This paper examines some of the reasons why One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was such a landmark success when it was released at the time and the themes behind the film that serve as a microcosm for the antiestablishment feelings of the masses all through out the sixties and mid- seventies. The friction of Nurse Ratched and McMurphy are parsed out in specific

Kubrick’s’ A Clockwork Orange: Ultra- Violence Becomes Entertainment

2011-08-02T15:13:00.000-07:00

Stanley Kubrick, the auteur director creates a controversial piece of art with A Clockwork Orange, released and distributed by Warner Brothers in 1971. This paper examines the technical cinematic elements that Kubrick uses in the film to actually tone down the graphic, explicit and disturbing themes of Anthony Burgesses novel by choreographing scenes filled with sex and

Blood Wedding: A Filipino Twist on a Spanish Classic

2011-07-09T16:01:00.000-07:00

On Sunday during the matinee showing of Blood Wedding at the Odyssey Theatre last July 3rd, I had the immense pleasure of watching Federico Garcia Lorca’s classic play ( new translation by Tanya Ronder) directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera. The play is a tale about a young groom who weds his bride and the familial discussions about their wedding. On the night of their wedding, the bride

A speech for Wish

2010-12-06T00:22:00.000-08:00

I was asked to be a speaker at a philanthropic event on campus and I wanted to share what I said. Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow students , performers and Organizers. I thank you for the honor of having me grace your event tonight. Many of you might be wondering who I am. I just like many of you am a student here in UCLA, majoring in Communication Studies and

"A Naturalistic Cross- Examination of Violent Extremism Portrayed in Indian and Philippine News"

2010-12-06T00:11:00.000-08:00

ABSTRACT This paper is a qualitative content analysis of footage available online of four separate events that contain violent extremism of hostage situations and “massacres” in Indian and Philippine news. These events are the Maguindanao massacre, The Phillipine Bus Hijacking, an Islamic terrorist attack in Mumbai and a Lashkar-e-Taiba hostage situation. Our qualitative

The Educational Digital Media Options for Preschool Children: A Parent's Guide

2010-06-03T01:58:00.000-07:00

ABSTRACT: This research project surveys forty-nine parents of children that are students at the UCLA University Village child services/preschool who are between the ages of two to five years of age. Their children’s media usage is further investigated and findings show that out of all the media available to children for educational purposes in this age bracket, parents allow their children to

The future of Journalism amidst the evolving media era

2010-05-24T01:50:00.000-07:00

The digital/electronic era is upon us and is very rapidly killing the traditional print era of information. “New Media”, specifically the internet is the primary reason why the newspaper industry is on a sharp decline. More people are subscribing less to the traditional form of the news via physical newspapers and instead are getting their news online either via the internet or their mobile/

What is your life story in 350 words or less!

2010-04-14T11:07:00.000-07:00

For a Gaming Mind Communication Studies Assignment at UCLA-the students were given this prompt: For Thursday, please contemplate what are the stories that organize your life today. These are narratives that specify your long-term goals in life, and may say something about why these particular goals are worth achieving. Often the goals are implausibly good outcomes -- not in the sense that they

NBC's Parenthood-The Quintessential family of 2010?

2010-03-09T01:54:00.000-08:00

During the Winter Olympics of 2010, the heavily promoted plugs for Parenthood were debuted. Parenthood, an hour long series aired on NBC on March 2nd at 10 pm (PST). This new multi- generational drama series takes over the timeslot of Jay Leno on NBC and is produced and created by entertainment heavyweights Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Jason Katims. The television series is a “rip-off” of Ron

Ian Mc Ewan's Atonement Critique

2010-01-19T21:54:00.000-08:00

ATONEMENT CRITIQUE In Atonement , one among the many themes that the author, Ian McEwan is implying are the dangers of the power of the imagination and its potential harm when unleashed into the social world. This is the theme that I intend to focus on in this paper. The story is narrated by the protagonist, Briony Tallis ( which we do not uncover till the end) and the destructive

The Black Market for a Kidney in the 20th century: An Ethical Problem or Simply an Economic Supply and Demand Issue?

2009-12-13T00:03:00.000-08:00

With the rise of diabetes, high blood pressure and saturated fat consumed daily on an average, it is no wonder that kidney failure or otherwise known as renal failure is a silent killer among humans today. “The Congressional Kidney caucus estimates that 80,000 people die each year, making it the ninth cause of death in the country” (Sietzen Jr.). All humans are born with two kidneys, the size of

2009-12-12T23:48:00.000-08:00

Its title- Sunset: Return of the Fishermen describes this work of art quite literally. The sun is going down and the it's time to call it a day. A large palm tree sways slightly on the far left of the canvas, with one branch of leaves browning from the dry heat. A small boat is docking by the shore and I see three figures of fishermen, although one figure has a skirt on. They are bringing in the

John Pfahl- Triangle Bermuda

2009-12-12T23:39:00.000-08:00

The lines that are used in this photograph are very straight forward and lead the focus to the center of the frame—an enormous rock that is sticking out of the inviting and cool blue water. The shapes of the waves are very organic and brings a sense of calm to the photo. The rock however can not be disregarded and constantly calls for my attention. Even though the rock has a naturalistic element

Monet Art Analysis

2009-12-12T23:28:00.001-08:00

Etretat: la plage et la porte d'Amont 1883 ; 81.5 x 66 cm oil on canvas This painting of Monet can be viewed at the Musee d’ Orsay in Paris, France. This museum opened in 1986 and prior to its opening most of the impressionist paintings of the time were housed in Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume. Many of Monet’s contemporaries also have their works displayed there such as Pissaro, Dega and

Art Appreciation Honor's Analysis "Ansel Adams"

2009-12-12T23:23:00.001-08:00

Ansel Adams 1902- 1984 ; Cathedral Peak and Lake Image Date: ca. 1938 Print Date: 1963 Print Type: Gelatin Silver Print Size: approx. 6"x9", overmat size 16"x20" This photo taken by Ansel Adams shows how magnificent nature’s beauty is through techniques that he introduced to the world of photography. This photo specifically is one of adams’ most well known images of the high country