Flora Adamian

Strategic Communications, Storytelling, Research

United States

I'm a curious, creative, and fastidious media specialist who has held impact-oriented roles in both the public and private sectors. In all my work, accurate and meaningful storytelling is an important skill I bring to the table. I pull on my past experiences working in both journalism and communications to bring timely topics to larger audiences. Most recently, as a graduate student at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, I utilized my media expertise to lead our student-run podcast, The Europe Desk. I complement my work with an accomplished academic grounding in regulatory analysis, policymaking, finance, and global business. Below, you will find a few media samples highlighting my work.

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The Europe Desk
05/29/2023
A Conversation with Former European Parliament President Martin Schulz

Last month, The Europe Desk sat down with Martin Schulz, the Former President of the European Parliament, to hear his reflections on recent events and perspective on the future of European affairs. Our conversation spanned various topics, including Qatargate, the future of the European socialist movement, and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. 

The Europe Desk
12/28/2022
Barcelona and the Role of Cities in Innovation

Barcelona has emerged as one of the EU's top startup hubs, and we wanted to learn about the factors that set the city up for success in this space, as well as how European and American cities can contribute to innovations in the science and technology spheres. We sat down with Alexis Roig, Barcelona's Chief Science and Technology Envoy and CEO of SciTech DiploHub, to learn more about his role in connecting cities, foreign affairs, and science diplomacy.

Spotify
The Other '68ers

Listen to this episode from The Europe Desk on Spotify. Dr. Anna von der Goltz joined us to discuss her new book, The Other '68ers: Student Protest and Christian Democracy in West Germany. The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

Spotify
Social Sustainability in Transatlantic Cities

Listen to this episode from The Europe Desk on Spotify. Dr. Anne Marie Brady, Program Officer and Fellow at GMF Cities, sat down with us to discuss how cities have and can better promote social sustainability on both sides of the Atlantic.

Spotify
Germany's Elections 2021: The Post-Merkel Political Landscape

Listen to this episode from The Europe Desk on Spotify. Dr. Niko Switek joined us to discuss the outcomes of Germany's recent elections on September 26, 2021, and what the country can expect as it transitions to a post-Angela Merkel political environment.

Amazon Music
How does social media influence our elections?

On Sunday, September 26, Germans head to the polls in a historic election. With Chancellor Angela Merkel not running for re-election, the race is wide open and due to the pandemic, much of it has played out online. When it comes to the spread of disinformation and the tone of political campaigns,...

U.S. House of Representatives

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
07/15/2021
Neal Applauds First Round of Monthly Advance Child Tax Credit Payments

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the first round of expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) monthly advance payments, which begin reaching millions of American families today: "Today, hard-working American families will receive much-needed financial relief.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
06/17/2021
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on the President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget...

(As prepared for delivery) For the past year and a half, we have focused our energies on responding to the devastation, economic uncertainty, and tragic loss of life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. But today we are meeting with renewed optimism and an eye toward the future: not just our next year of recovery, but also the next decade ahead.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
05/10/2021
Neal, Brady Release GAO Report on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity

WASHINGTON, DC-Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) released a report titled, "Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: Additional Efforts Needed to Assess Program Data for Rural and Underserved Areas:" from the non-partisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
04/27/2021
Chairman Neal Unveils Groundbreaking Proposal to Reshape the American Economy

SPRINGFIELD, MA-Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) unveiled a groundbreaking plan to reshape the American economy through universal paid family and medical leave, guaranteed access to child care, and permanently extending worker and family-related refundable tax credits from the American Rescue Plan.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
04/09/2021
Neal Encourages HHS to Address Health Care Industry's Role in Climate Crisis

SPRINGFIELD, MA-Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) encouraged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to explore available regulatory levers to ensure the U.S. not only meets, but exceeds, targets in the Paris Agreement. In a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Chairman Neal emphasized the U.S.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
03/23/2021
Chairman Neal Statement on 11th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

WASHINGTON, DC-Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) marked the 11th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law with this statement: "Eleven years ago today, President Obama signed the historic Affordable Care Act into law and finally added health care to the American bedrock of security.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
03/17/2021
Neal, Pascrell Applaud IRS Tax-Filing Extension to May 17

WASHINGTON, DC- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) today applauded the decision by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to extend the federal tax-filing deadline from April 15 to May 17.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
02/27/2021
Chairman Neal Statement on House Passage of American Rescue Plan Act

WASHINGTON, DC-Tonight, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: "As our nation grieves the collective tragedies of the last year, it is our responsibility to protect lives and livelihoods.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
02/18/2021
Ways and Means Democrats Urge IRS to Extend 2021 Tax Filing Season

WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Ways and Means Democrats, led by Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), requested that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extend the tax return filing season beyond April 15, 2021, given the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
02/12/2021
Chairmen Neal, Wyden Applaud Biden Administration's Agreement to Halt Discriminatory HHS Rule Change

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) praised the Biden Administration's agreement to delay the effective date of a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulation finalized by the Trump Administration, which would have allowed states and other recipients of HHS grant funding to discriminate against individuals based on faith, who they are, or who they love.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
02/04/2021
Neal Opening Statement at Ways and Means Committee Organizational Meeting for the 117th Congress

(As prepared for delivery) At the outset of the previous Congress, I reminded you all of the great history of this Committee and the even greater responsibility that is entrusted with us as its members. It is the breadth of this responsibility that guided us to bold, clear priorities, and a mission to level the playing field for the American people.

Ways and Means Committee - Democrats
02/03/2021
Chairman Neal Floor Remarks in Support of the 2021 Budget Resolution

(As prepared for delivery) M/ Speaker, I rise today in support of the joint budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2021. The COVID-19 crisis is far from over. Record numbers of deaths and joblessness continue to plague our nation, with women and people of color disproportionately bearing the brunt of the hardship.

Freelance Reporting: Los Angeles

theLAnd
07/28/2020
How Chinatown Became a Battleground in the Fight for Tenants' Rights

Long before the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated inequalities in Los Angeles, slashing working class jobs and forcing longtime renters out into the streets, Chinatown residents were facing an economic crisis of their own. For more than a year now, tenants from at least seven different apartment buildings in or near Chinatown have been fighting against the threat of eviction and displacement due to rising rents.

The Eastsider LA
11/05/2019
Eagle Rock's other boulevard to get $16.2 million in TLC

Eagle Rock -- Eagle Rock Boulevard will be getting a $16.2 million makeover intended to create a safer, sustainable and more attractive destination. But it will be several years before any changes take place.

The Malibu Times

Malibu Times
03/12/2020
LA County Fire Will Continue to Serve Malibu Community

During its March 9 meeting, the Malibu City Council discussed a variety of issues including county fire department fees and the proposed ordinance to require locking dumpster bins citywide. LA County Fire services developer fee Council voted unanimously, 5-0, to continue being a part of the county's fire services program.

Malibu Times
03/09/2020
City of Malibu Prepares for Coronavirus

The coronavirus continues to dominate news headlines. With California currently leading with the highest number of identified coronavirus cases nationally, local governments are working with county agencies and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to plan for what's to come. The City of Malibu is currently preparing a pandemic response plan in preparation of a potential outbreak.

Malibu Times
03/01/2020
Temporary Skate Park Design Changed Again

The design of Malibu's temporary skate park, which the planning commission approved on Feb. 3, was changed again during the city council's Feb. 24 meeting at the request of developers Scott Gillen and Robert Gold. The park is still slated to open in May 2020.

Malibu Times
02/26/2020
Planning Commissioner Speaks Out After Removal, Replacement Announced

Council Member Mikke Pierson has removed his planning commission appointee, Kraig Hill, from his position. During the city council meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, Pierson announced that Malibu resident and attorney David Weil will be replacing Hill on the commission. During public comment, multiple residents spoke in favor of Hill, opposing his removal.

Malibu Times
02/19/2020
Public Access and Clean-Up in Store for Latigo Beach

During its monthly meeting, the California Coastal Commission discussed a decades-old blocked public pathway preventing access to the western end of Latigo Beach. On Feb. 13, the commission agreed on a settlement with the respondent, Tivoli Cove Homeowners Association (HOA), to restore public access to the beach.

Malibu Times
02/14/2020
'Excrement on the Ground': LA County Officials Clean Up Las Tunas Beach

The seemingly perpetual lineup of cars, trucks and motorhomes parked on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway at Las Tunas Beach was back this week after all vehicles had been ordered to move due to a multiagency clean-up effort along the roadway earlier this month.

Malibu Times
02/14/2020
Wishtoyo Foundation dismisses LA Times Controversy

The Los Angeles Times published an article in December 2019 revealing controversies surrounding whether Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation founder Mati Waiya is actually of Native American-let alone Chumash-heritage. Wishtoyo Board of Directors President Carole Goldberg said the controversies surrounding Waiya's identity will not affect or change Wishtoyo's role in the Malibu community moving forward.

Malibu Times
02/14/2020
City Council, Staff Reject Planning Commission Updates to Civic Center Way Project

The long-debated Civic Center Way project, originally initiated in 2016, was once again discussed during the Malibu City Council's Monday, Feb. 10, meeting. In December, the Malibu Planning Commission added numerous, controversial modifications to the project. On Monday, in an uncommon act, city staff came before the city council to appeal those modifications.

Malibu Times
02/12/2020
California Coastal Commission Meets in Long Beach

The California Coastal Commission will hold its monthly meeting this week at Long Beach City Hall from Wednesday, Feb. 12, to Friday, Feb. 14. Most Malibu-related agenda items will be concentrated on Thursday, Feb. 13. On Thursday, the coastal commission will hear an appeal regarding an approved demolition and construction project of a single-family residence on Latigo Shore Drive.

Malibu Times
02/08/2020
Temporary Skate Park Project Ramps Up at Malibu Bluffs Park

Local teens and their parents have spearheaded public advocacy for the Malibu skate park project, regularly attending city council meetings to get both the temporary and permanent skate parks-which are moving along concurrently-approved. On Feb. 3, the Malibu Planning Commission voted, 5-0, to approve the temporary skate park design, moving the project forward.

Malibu Times
02/07/2020
Farewell event planned at Paramount Ranch after Woolsey Fire permanently damages 'Witness Tree'

The public is invited to a formal farewell on Saturday, Feb. 8, before a decades-old Valley oak tree, known as the "Witness Tree" is to be cut down. The famous "Witness Tree" at Paramount Ranch, an oak featured in hundreds of films, weddings and special events, is yet another victim to the 2018 Woolsey Fire--heat from the flames permanently damaged the tree, preventing recovery.

Malibu Times
02/06/2020
Shelter, Parking Possibilities for Malibu's Homeless

In an effort to find solutions to increasing rates of homelessness, the City of Malibu is considering a number of potential options, including a safe parking program, temporary shelter and affordable housing. The ideas were discussed during a special city council meeting on Jan.

Malibu Times
02/01/2020
La Paz Ranch Project Moves Forward With Minor Changes

The years-long La Paz Ranch development project, which proposes commercial offices and retail uses along with outdoor public spaces, received a facelift at the Jan. 21 Planning Commission meeting-12 years after receiving permits and without a single brick laid. The project originally received development approvals from the Malibu City Council back in 2008.

Malibu Times
01/30/2020
All Commercial Dumpsters Must Have Locking Lids By This Summer

All Malibu dumpsters will be required to have locked lids by the summer of 2020. On Jan. 27, city council voted, 5-0, to bring back an ordinance requiring locking lids on dumpster bins at all times. The ordinance covers bins for commercial waste, organic waste and recycling.

Malibu Times
01/27/2020
Malibu High Seniors Bring Voter Drive to Campus

Two Malibu High School seniors, Jade and Lana King, are introducing Our First Vote (OFV) to the Malibu High School campus. "Our First Vote is a peer-to-peer, nonpartisan youth activist organization created in order to inspire our nation's youth to participate in democracy," according to an emailed statement by Jade and Lana King.

Malibu Times
01/26/2020
Updated: Kobe Bryant, Daughter Among Nine Reported Helicopter Crash Victims

Update: 2:45 p.m.:] Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva reported on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26, that authorities believe there were nine people named in the manifest as aboard the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas on Sunday morning, killing retired basketball star Kobe Bryant. There were no survivors.

Malibu Times
01/23/2020
LA County Fire Department Controlled Burn Not Part of Prescribed Burn Program

Malibu residents might have seen rising smoke near Las Flores Canyon on the morning of Jan. 16, but the flames were not an act of nature. According to LA County Fire Department officials, firefighters administered controlled flames on the fire department's Camp 8 property in order to dispose of pre-cut brush.

Malibu Times
01/16/2020
Malibu Temporary Skate Park Project Moves Forward

Malibu skateboarders are one step closer to getting a temporary skate park while a more permanent option is worked out. City council voted, 5-0, on Monday, to authorize a professional services agreement with American Ramp Company for the design of the temporary park. Papa Jack's-Malibu's former skate park-closed in October 2011 when its lease expired.

Malibu Times
01/15/2020
Nighttime Parking Restrictions Approved Along PCH

The City of Malibu is one step closer to implementing nighttime parking restrictions on two segments of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)-one near Las Tunas Beach and one near the Malibu Pier. On Monday, Jan. 13, the City Council voted, 4-0, to approve the resolution.

Malibu Times
01/15/2020
Malibu Moves to Put District-Based Elections on 2020 Ballot

Malibu voters should look out for one major local item on their November 2020 ballots. On Monday, Jan. 13, city council members voted, 5-0, to declare the city's intent to include a binding, district-based voting option in the upcoming elections. In a letter dated Oct.

Malibu Times
01/08/2020
Malibu Playhouse 'Memorialized,' Will Continue Operating as Theater

After lengthy discussions regarding the proposed use of the Malibu Playhouse as a recording studio, commissioners voted, 5-0, to approve a resolution to memorialize the community theater-granting it a permit to operate for the time being-with specific conditions.

Malibu Times
01/08/2020
City of Malibu Seeks Volunteers for Annual Homeless Count

Malibu city officials are looking for community volunteers to help with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's (LAHSA) annual homeless count on Jan. 22. "The federally mandated homeless count is crucial to providing accurate data from the field needed to inform funding, resources and activities to address homelessness across the county," according to a city statement.

Malibu Times
01/07/2020
LA County to Implement Voting Changes for 2020 Election

Malibu residents can expect changes to the way they vote in 2020. The new changes come as a result of the 2016 California Voter's Choice Act (CVCA), a law allowing specific counties to adopt a new election model designed by the state. Currently, 15 counties across the state are participating.

Malibu Times
01/07/2020
Two Area Mountain Lions Added to NPS Study

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) announced in a Tuesday, Dec. 17, Facebook post that two young male mountain lions-P-78 and P-79-have been added to its study of big cats in the region. According to the post, which was written by Public Affairs Officer Ana Beatriz Cholo, P-78 was captured in the central portion of the Santa Monica Mountains on Dec.

Malibu Times
01/07/2020
Malibu Pacific Church Pastor Announces Resignation

On Dec. 22, the Session of Malibu Pacific Church announced the resignation of Pastor Greg Hughes as head of staff. Joining the church, which was then called Malibu Presbyterian, in December 2000, Hughes has served as a senior pastor for 19 years. His final day will be Sunday, Feb. 9.

Malibu Times
01/02/2020
New laws for 2020

During his first year in office, Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 1,000 state laws, hundreds of which will go into effect in 2020. New California laws cover topics including, but not exclusive to, the environment, workplace, housing, data privacy and guns. Take a look below to see how new changes might affect Malibu residents.

Malibu Times
12/27/2019
Malibu LEAD Logo Contest Competition Winner Named

On Dec. 17, Malibu LEAD, a newly formed fundraising entity for all Malibu public schools, announced Tobin Lankford as the winner of its logo contest competition. Lankford is the owner of Unify Through Art, a clothing company specializing in streetwear.

Malibu Times
12/26/2019
Detectives Investigate Death of Woman Found in Malibu Lagoon

The nude body of a woman, described as being in her 30s, was found lying in the shallow waters of Malibu Lagoon at 12:47 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. The woman was pronounced dead on the scene, Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Juanita Navarro-Suarez wrote in a statement.

Malibu Times
12/22/2019
City of Malibu Awarded SoCalGas Climate Grant

On Monday, Dec. 16, SoCalGas awarded the City of Malibu the 2019 Climate Adaptation and Resiliency grant, which aims to help cities and counties reduce the impacts associated with climate change. The city earned one of two $50,000 planning grants the utility awards to city governments within SoCalGas' service jurisdiction.

Malibu Times
12/19/2019
Boise Decision Will Stand, Homeless Retain Right to Sleep on Public Property

On Monday, Dec. 16, the United States Supreme Court decided not to hear Martin v. City of Boise, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case from September 2018. The case protects the homeless' right to sleep in public spaces if city governments have no other sleeping spaces available in local shelters.

Malibu Times
12/18/2019
MRCA Unveils Plan for 50 Campsites in Malibu Bluffs Park

On Friday, Dec. 13, the California Coastal Commission concluded its three-day meeting at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas with visits to Malibu Bluffs Park and the Topanga Ranch Motel at Topanga State Park to hear about proposed projects for both sites. The commission invited members of the public to meet them at the designated stops after the public hearings.

Malibu Times
12/13/2019
Congressman Ted Lieu Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery

On Monday, Dec. 9, Representative Ted Lieu of California's 33rd congressional district, which includes Malibu, was hospitalized at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. after reporting chest pains. Lieu, 50, underwent a successful surgery Dec. 10 to have a stent placed in one of the arteries of his heart.

Malibu Times
12/13/2019
Seeking Solutions to Insurance Rate Hikes

At Monday evening's city council meeting, council members discussed asking California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara-who is scheduled to hold a public meeting in Malibu Jan. 16-to pursue rewarding Malibu residents who have improved the fire resilience of their homes with lower insurance rates. On Dec.

Malibu Times
12/12/2019
City Manager Salary Increase Approved

Malibu City Council voted unanimously, 5-0, Monday night to approve a $67,000 project to install five water bottle filling stations across the city. The construction of the project will be executed by Zusser Company, Inc.

Malibu Times
12/04/2019
Civic Center Way Improvement Plan Approved

A project initiated in 2016 that will bring roadway and pedestrian improvements to the .7 mile stretch of Civic Center Way between Malibu Canyon Road and Webb Way is one step closer to breaking ground, following a public hearing during the Monday, Dec. 2, Malibu Planning Commission Meeting.

KCRW Berlin

KCRW Berlin
06/22/2019
Fenster's JJ Weihl gives us a glimpse into the band's creative process

We sat down with JJ Weihl from Berlin-based band Fenster to talk about their latest album, "The Room," and past projects. https://kcrwberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/22June-Amplified-Fenster-1-online-audio-converter.com_.mp3 By Flora Adamian We sat down with JJ Weihl, one of the founders of Berlin-based band Fenster, to talk about their latest album, "The Room," and past projects.

KCRW Berlin
06/08/2019
Street sounds of Berlin: Soprano Christina Harslem shares her passion with the public

For this week's Amplified, we spoke with soprano Christina Harslem to learn more about the rewards and challenges of performing as a street musician. https://kcrwberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/June8-ChristinaHarslem-online-audio-converter.com-1-1.mp3 By Flora Adamian Berlin street musicians play everywhere, from street corners to public transportation.

KCRW Berlin
04/26/2019
Berlin-based expropriation initiative surpasses 20,000 signature goal

https://kcrwberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/26April-ExpropriationDebate.wav By Flora Adamian Housing activists in Berlin have made headlines around the world with a radical proposal: Expropriation. The Berlin initiative "Deutsche Wohnen & Co Enteignen" (in English, "Expropriate Deutsche Wohnen & Co"), targets large real estate companies that own more than 3,000 apartments in Berlin.

KCRW Berlin
11/22/2018
'What does it mean to be walled in?' Berlin Wall Foundation plans a new future for the East Side...

Photo features muralist and chairman of the East side Gallery Artists' Initiative, Kani Alavi, Berlin Wall Foundation Director, Axel Klausmeier, and Senator for Culture and Europe in Berlin, Klaus Lederer. Photo by Flora Adamian https://kcrwberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/22NOV-Profiles-EastSideGallery.wav By Flora Adamian Despite being a popular tourist destination, Berlin's East Side Gallery has long faced an uncertain future.

The Occidental

The Occidental
05/01/2018
Leah Park Fierro: Eagle Rock's dairy queen - The Occidental

Milkfarm, Eagle Rock's only artisan cheese shop, is a dangerous place. From the Bandaged Bismark to the Brie de Meaux, one can imagine even the most disciplined vegans struggling to walk in and out without giving the carefully constructed French ham ficelle sandwiches a double-take.

The Occidental
02/14/2018
Letter from the senior leadership team: Name change - The Occidental

To the Occidental community, The senior leadership of The Occidental Weekly - after months of consideration and discussion - has decided to return to our publication's original name, The Occidental. We are reclaiming our identity as The Occidental to better reflect our expanding newsroom, dissociate ourselves from the alternative-weekly model and align ourselves with the journalism ...

The Occidental
12/06/2017
Letter from the editor: Flora Adamian - The Occidental

It is no secret that journalism is at a tipping point - financially unstable newsrooms continue to downsize, profit-driven parent companies lay off full-time journalists and popular publications are shutting down at a frightening rate. College publications, such as The Occidental Weekly, are lucky to have a cushion that prevents such downsizing.

The Occidental
10/25/2017
Letter from the editor: Flora Adamian - The Occidental

Occidental, we need to grow up. When controversies or conflicts arise, we cannot resort to cyber-bullying and harassment. Frankly, it's immature. It's no secret that the Occidental community needs to improve the ways in which individuals and groups engage in dialogue, and recent events have shed light on many of our deepest flaws: our draw...

The Occidental
09/19/2017
Letter from Editor-in-Chief Flora Adamian - The Occidental

In taking the position of Editor-in-Chief, I expected the stresses of deadlines, dreary late nights and incessant Google Calendar alerts. Less-expected, however, was the continuous challenge of obtaining sources for stories. It's my fourth year on this campus, and if there's one thing I've learned to be certain, it's that every Occidental Tiger has an ...

The Occidental
08/29/2017
Top places to hang out in Eagle Rock - The Occidental

Lemon Poppy Kitchen is a wonderfully versatile café. It's the perfect brunch spot for groups, but the business' free wifi also makes it a tempting study spot if you'd like to get some work done while you nourish yourself. The "Plachinta Breakfast" is a personal favorite.

The Occidental
04/21/2015
Occidental community touts talent at Handmade Oxy - The Occidental

Under the hot afternoon sun, vendors touting everything from soap to American Girl doll clothes transformed the JSC quad into a craft market last Thursday. From 4-6 p.m. crowds of excited students, faculty and staff dashed from one booth to another looking at the one-of-a-kind artwork, jewelry, apparel and crafts that Occidental community members had ...

The Occidental
04/15/2015
Violent crime rate increases in Northeast Los Angeles - The Occidental

A string of local robberies, thefts and assaults in the past few months have left some students at Occidental concerned about their safety. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), while crime in Eagle Rock has decreased over the last 20 years, the number of violent crimes and property crimes in the Northeast Division-which ...

The Occidental
03/25/2015
SJP raises awareness of Palestinian hardship - The Occidental

The Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at Occidental hosted several events aimed at educating students on the Palestinian perspective of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in honor of "Palestine Awareness Week," for the first time in the campus's history. "We just want students to be more educated on this issue because a lot of the conversation ...

The Occidental
03/04/2015
Weingart exhibit melds thrifted objects, ceramics - The Occidental

A ceramic eagle flies over a bed of puppies, a floral vase and a miniature watering can. On the next wall, a finely sculpted cupid-like figure in a basket slides off a mountain of ceramic slime. Across the gallery, an enormous, towering wave composed of paintings envelops the room.

The Occidental
02/25/2015
Emancipation theme inspires art installation - The Occidental

Students entering the Green Bean for their daily dose of caffeine this February will immediately notice the vibrant artwork displayed across the walls. Wire chains suspend a trifold board collaged with newspaper articles, and two monochrome portraits of young girls involved in the Civil Rights movement command attention from the back wall.

The Occidental
12/02/2014
Former GHC hired as ICA assistant director - The Occidental

Former graduate hall coordinator Joel Gutierrez was hired Nov. 25 to replace Dominic Alleto as the new assistant director for Intercultural Affairs (ICA). Gutierrez is the first permanent ICA professional staff member to be hired following the exit of Alleto, Assistant Dean Paula Crisostomo and Program Coordinator Sean Ford.

The Occidental
11/12/2014
Alumnus announces bid for Los Angeles city council - The Occidental

John O'Neill '14 is looking to join the likes of Jack Kemp '57 and Alphonzo Bell '85 as another Occidental graduate serving in public office. O'Neill is running as a non-partisan candidate for the Los Angeles City Council in District 14, which consists of all or parts of the Downtown, Boyle Heights, Eagle Rock, El ...

The Occidental
11/05/2014
New club creates space for hip-hop subculture - The Occidental

For students searching out study spots on Sunday evenings, a peek inside Berkus Hall 243 reveals an unexpected scene: students freestyling and rapping along to artists such as Tupac, Kanye West, MF Doom and 50 Cent. This energetic group is Occidental's Hip-Hop Knowledge and Subculture club, established this semester.

The Occidental
10/28/2014
ICC reorganizes staff, reprioritizes goals - The Occidental

All three permanent staff members of the Intercultural Community Center (ICC)-Assistant Dean for Intercultural Affairs Paula Crisostomo, Assistant Director for Intercultural Affairs Dominic Alleto and Program Coordinator for Intercultural Affairs Sean Ford-have departed since the end of last semester. The current staff is using the departures as an opportunity to make departmental changes that have ...

The Occidental
09/30/2014
Theater fellow performs 'radiating' musical act as alter ego - The Occidental

Jomama Jones walked confidently across the stage with the saxophone blaring, lights shining and crowd screaming. She wore full, natural hair, a blue glitter dress and a killer smile. But all the flamboyance and flashiness was only a part of the spectacular show that is "Radiate," performed to a full audience in Thorne Hall on ...

The Occidental
09/17/2014
L.A. artist fuses pop culture, politics in Weingart showcase - The Occidental

Students who enter Occidental's Weingart gallery encounter the unexpected combination of former First Lady Nancy Reagan in watercolor to their right and black-and-white photographs of bread-dough sculptures to their left. Even more startling on the white-walled exhibit is a painting of Reagan planting a kiss on '80s television star Mr. T's cheek.

Asbarez News

Asbarez.com
07/24/2018
R.D. White Elementary School's New Principal is Eager to Elevate Students

BY FLORA ADAMIAN Special to Asbarez Last month, the Glendale Unified school board named Lisa Kaprielian as Richardson D. White Elementary School's new principal. With more than 20 years of experience in education, Kaprielian has worked diligently to climb the administrative ladder.

Asbarez.com
08/17/2017
Americana's Change of Heart Discussed At ANCA Glendale Press Conference

BY FLORA ADAMIAN Special to Asbarez GLENDALE-The Armenian National Committee of America-Glendale chapter held a press conference at the Americana at Brand at 11 a.m. Thursday to update the community on the status of the shopping center's refusal to provide space for an advertisement for the upcoming Armenian Genocide documentary, "Architects of Denial."

Contributed Reporting

Malibu Times
02/29/2020
Investigation Launched After Remains of Missing Person Found in Malibu

A 12-day missing person investigation ended in tragedy last week after a local woman's remains were discovered in the area where she was first reported missing. Julia Christine Snyder, a 53-year-old Malibu woman, was being mourned across the city and remembered by friends who posted social media tributes as a "loving and kind soul," an "amazing, sweet, lovely lady" who was "as beautiful inside as outside."

The Occidental
09/21/2016
9/11 flag removal makes international headlines - The Occidental

On Sept. 10, 2016, members of the Occidental Conservative Club (previously the Occidental Republican Club) placed 2,997 American flags along the academic quad in remembrance of the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks on U.S. territory. Less than seven hours after being placed in the ground, protesters concerned with the violent history and symbolism of ...