
By CINDY CHANG AAJA-LA.org Commuters who tuned in to KUCI-FM 88.9 around 9:30 a.m. on a recent Tuesday heard an unlikely counterpoint to the high-volume jabber that dominates the morning airwaves. Buddhist monk from India: Equanimity means getting rid of happiness, moving away from happiness…

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By Jeffrey Lee Beep! Beep! Beep! I slowly rose out of bed, my eyes glancing at the alarm clock: 3:30 a.m. There was no way I would wake up this early any other day. But July 27, 2007, was different. I had a 6 a.m.…

By Matt Leung Florida is a popular summer spot for many travelers because of the sunny beaches and tourist attractions such as Disneyworld and Universal Studios. But from July 27 to Aug. 1, 42 high schoolers made the trip to Coral Gables, Fla., to participate…

Scholarships For any questions or inquiries about student-related programs, please contact Nao Vang, Student Programs Coordinator, at (415) 346-2051 x 102 or email: programs@aaja.org. AAJA National Scholarships Financial Support to Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Students Each year, AAJA offers scholarships to outstanding high school seniors…

Fellowships for Professionals To apply for a Los Angeles chapter fellowship, you must be a current member of AAJA and have at least one year of professional experience. You also must do the following: 1. Submit a cover letter stating, among other things, the professional…

Visit the National AAJA website for these professional programs: Multimedia Training Opportunities AAJA, in partnership with the AT&T Foundation and their Excelerator program, is offering free Multimedia Training Opportunities for AAJA student and professional members in 2008. Training sessions offered include half day to four-day…