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The Electric Run

Were you excited by the Color Run this year? Then you will be nothing short of dazzled by the Electric Run, coming to Los Angeles May 24th. The Electric Run is a 5km walk or run which combines distance running with an enthralling light show, orchestrated by the talented artists and lighting technicians who have designed shows for Coachella, Dreamworks Animations, Disney and some of Vegas’ most stunning productions. It is as much a show as it is a run, and every course has a distinct lighting experience with an alternative lighting design and mood—some are energetic, others more atmospheric and otherworldly. On top of this, the in-house DJs collaborate with the Art and Lighting Directors to create a unique soundtrack which adapts to the visual atmosphere of each course.

The Electric Run is taking place all over the country, and next month the tour reaches LA! Here are just some of the experiences that the organizers have created at other events:

As if all of that is not enough, you will be greeted with a thrilling finish celebration at the end of your run! The music and lights are amplified as you cross the finish line and you are welcome to stay and dance as long as you would like to the latest EDM tunes mixed by the in-house DJs. We Angelinos are lucky because Charissa Saverio, a.k.a. DJ RAP, the number one female DJ in the world will be performing at the finish-line celebration!

At UCLA we are fortunate to have a fantastic Career Center which works all year round to help Bruins discover their potential career paths. Next week is the highlight of the Careers Center’s calendar as Career Week kicks off, April 8-12. This is the week in which the Career Center invites students to engage with speakers from a wide variety of fields: from chemical engineering to the entertainment industry, from accounting to health careers in government and military, Careers Week brings us representatives from every hopeful career you can hope for or imagine. Whether you are an undeclared major or absolutely positive of the career path you want to take after graduation, Career Week has something important for you to hear. Here are just some things that the folks at the Career Center promise that we will gain from the Week:

As well as the opportunity to learn about a career that you are considering going in to, there are opportunities to improve your networking skills and figure out how to evaluate job offers you will receive in the future. International students also have the option of attending a workshop focused on gaining work in the United States, and for students pursuing a Liberal Arts degree there is even a program which will highlight all of the different careers options that are open to you.

Name: Daniel Wei

Year: Junior, exchange student

Hometown: Frankfurt, Germany

Major: Economics

Describe yourself in three words.

Open-minded, independent and fun.

What is your favorite memory or experience of UCLA so far?

The Lake Tahoe trip with the Dashew Center. I love snowboarding and the outdoors.

What was the last thing that you listened to on your ipod?

Welcome to St. Tropez by Dj. Antoine

Describe the qualities of your dream girl:

Humorous, independent and cute!

German food or American food?

German food! American food is too greasy.

If you could snap your fingers and go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?

Thailand. It would be exciting because I’ve never been there and it would be different to anywhere I’ve been. And I love the food!

Any plans for after graduation?

I’ve been planning a South East Asia trip with good friends of mine. It will be a great way to recover from four years of university and relax.

The CW cancels “90210”

Having watched “90210” since season one I was so disappointed to hear on Friday that the CW’s spin-off of the ‘90s classic, "Beverly Hills, 90210," will end its five year run this May. The series finale (which will feature a guest appearance from Michael Jackson’s son, Prince) will air May 13th, ending season five and concluding the SoCal-based drama. Viewer ratings have steadily decreased since the show’s inception in 2008: according to The Hollywood Reporter, the February 18th episode dropped to an all time low for the series with only 550,000 viewers tuning in. The CW network’s president, Mark Pedowitz, has released a statement: "The CW has had five great seasons with America’s favorite zip code, 90210. “I’d like to thank the talented cast, producers, and crew for all their hard work and dedication to the series. We are very proud of the West Beverly High alumni.” The cancellation of “90210”marks just one of the once-popular television shows which will be ending their run this year. Here is a look at the shows we have loved and will miss.

“30 Rock” (2006-2013)

The iconic NBC comedy is ending this year after seven seasons, having gained Tina Fey critical acclaim as an on-screen comedienne and placed Alec Baldwin among the names of televisions legends of comedy.

'The Office' (2005-2013)

Also leaving NBC is “The Office,” having lost its star, Steve Carell, two years ago as well as popular co-stars, B.J. Novak and Mindy Kaling more recently. The mockumentary-style classic will be missed dearly from our screens but keep your fingers crossed, Office fans, talks are in the works for a potential spin-off show starring audience favorite, Dwight (played by Rainn Wilson).

'Gossip Girl' (2007-2013)