This post was updated Aug. 11 at 6:55 p.m.
Jazz music flows through Joshua Wellington Wong in every performance.
The rising third-year global jazz studies student has been making a name for himself by performing original compositions as a pianist in jazz clubs across Los Angeles.

Nya Palmer’s world turned into a kaleidoscope of color. 
From her seat on the grassy hill of Janss Steps, the rising third-year mathematics of computation student watched the sky shift as birds flew in formation above a vibrantly lit Drake Stadium.

This post was updated April 30 at 7:42 p.m.
MiJa Books is changing the landscape of children’s literature, one story at a time.
The online bookstore, founded by alumnus Stephanie Reed and her husband Muammar Reed, houses a variety of children’s books that spotlight the adventures and challenges of characters of color, LGBTQ+ protagonists and disabled individuals.

This post was updated April 7 at 7:59 p.m.
The 2024 Dance Marathon vigil, hosted by the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA, spoke to the humanity of those living with HIV/AIDS beyond their conditions. 
The vigil highlighted PAC’s work to raise money and awareness for Pediatric AIDS research with a series of guest speakers and group activities.

This post was updated Dec. 28 at 12:05 a.m.
Randa Ali is bringing experiences of isolation and identity to the big screen.
The graduate student in directing debuted her short film “Kingdom of Strangers” at the 26th annual Arab Film Festival on Nov.