"Friends" Reactions On Twitter

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Heidi Carreon
Web Producer

The one where all ten years of "Friends" is on Netflix.

Overseas Filipinos Act As Informal Diplomats

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Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

Filipinos often make it a point to maintain their cultural identity. (@xokayanaaa/Twitter)

With 200 countries strong, Filipinos are sharing their culture all over the world.

Filipinos, It's Okay To Be 'Amerikano'

Comments (2) | asian american, FANHS, Fil-Ams, Filipino American, Filipino American History Month, Filipino American National Historical Society, Filipinos, Opinion, Troy Philippines

Heidi Carreon
Contributor

Filipino American History Month is not a time to judge Fil-Ams for their disinterest. (Alfred Jon Dicioco/Troy Philippines)

"Such a bad Filipino. You don't even know the name of your own food."

NBA Agrees To Enormous T.V. Deal

Comments (0) | ESPN, NBA, Sports, TNT, usa today

Heidi Carreon
Web Producer

The new deal is the latest evidence of the NBA's current financial affluence. (Robert Occhialini/Flikr)

Business is booming for NBA, and they agreed to an enormous new T.V. deal to show for it.

Wallis Annenberg's Vision Worth More Than Her Building

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Heidi Carreon
Contributor

Experience-building at Annenberg makes journalism school worth the cost. (Heidi Carreon/Neon Tommy)

It's not the new toys that really make this journalism school worth it.

L.A. Hello Kitty Exhibit Opens October 11

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, Dr. Christine Yano, Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty and Friends, Jamie Rivadeneira Dave Marchi, JANM, Japanese American National Museum, little tokyo, Sanrio

Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

Little Tokyo is about to get super cute.

Hong Kong Protest Stories On Social Media

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Heidi Carreon
Web Producer

Protests in Hong Kong have received much support from social media. (@RockingAWomen/Twitter)

Civil disobedience in Hong Kong over voting reforms have social media support.

Lenin Statue Topples In Ukraine

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Heidi Carreon
Web Producer

Pro-Ukrainians are getting rid of symbols from the Soviet Union. (@lisa_vd_velden/Twitter)

Pro-Ukrianian protesters are determined to rid the country of Lenin statues.

Deputies On Camera

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Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

Body cameras are expected to provide better records of deputy-civilian interactions. (Neil Kremer/Flikr)

A law enforcement body camera program may be harder to execute than expected.

Students Protest 'Slut Shaming' Dress Codes With Mass Walkouts

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Heidi Carreon
Web Producer

Protests against slut shaming are on the rise, including the Toronto Slutwalk. (Anton Blelusov/Flikr)

In 2014, students no longer stand for double standards in high school dress codes.

MID-TERM WATCH: Democrats Most Vulnerable In West Virginia

Even though Rep. Rahall (D-W.VA.) has served in Congress for over three decades, he's in danger of losing his seat. (Nick Rahall

Looks like West Virginia is going Red.

130,000 Syrians Flee ISIL

Comments (1) | International, ISIL, Syria, Turkey

Heidi Carreon
Web Producer

With the advance of ISIL, thousands of Syrians seek safety in Turkey. (Freedom House/Flikr)

With the advance of ISIL, thousands of Syrians seek safety in Turkey.

Yellow In A White Industry: Asians In American Film

Asian-American actors, after decades of negative Hollywood attitudes, are beginning to get their break.

Mormon Offshoot Cites Hobby Lobby In Child Labor Lawsuit

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Heidi Carreon
Web Producer

Explaining the internal affairs of your church is a "substantial burden" to freedom of religion, according to a recent ruling in a child labor case.

Arrests Made As Ferguson Protesters Plan Shutdown

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Heidi Carreon
Web Producer

Ferguson protesters planning to block part of I-70 have been arrested. (SocialJusticeSeeker812/Flikr)

Some people in ‪#‎Ferguson‬ have been arrested before a planned protest to block Interstate 70.

What We Know About Obama's Strategy To Destroy ISIL

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Benjamin Dunn, Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter, Web Producer

U.S. President Barack Obama listens to speeches at a NATO Summit. (Peter Macdiarmid - WPA Pool /Getty Images)

President Obama’s strategy for dealing with ISIL may be completely different from anything we have ever seen before.

Duchess Of Cambridge Expecting Second Child

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Heidi Carreon
Web Producer

The Duchess of Cambridge may not make public appearances due to pregnancy. (tsai/Flickr)

Prince George is going to be a big brother.

South L.A. Vigil For Police Brutality Victims Turns Into Protest

Comments (2) | #NMOS14, ferguson, Leimert Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Mike Brown, missouri, National Moment of Silence 2014, peaceful protest, police, Police Brutality, South L.A., South Los Angeles, vigil

Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

(Photo by Alex Kanegawa)

A peaceful vigil quickly led to an angry call for action.

Skid Row Block Party For Kids Helps Poor Families

Comments (0) | Back-to-School, Downtown L.A., dtla, Eric Garcetti, Filharmonic, free backpacks, fun, L.A. Mission, LA Kids, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Mission, Mayor Eric Garcetti, school supplies, Skid Row, Summer Block Party, Volunteering

Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

An annual block party allows kids to have fun. (Courtesy of the Los Angeles Mission)

The Los Angeles Mission is helping kids get free school supplies while having fun too.

USC Sends Poor Message To Grieving Family With Botched Memorial Service

"I want to see this university that I am proud of choose transparency over reputation."

International Students React To Apparent Lapses In Safety

USC's campus and the neighborhood surrounding it seem to be two separate worlds. (Richard Ha, Creative Commons)

Safety seems to be a luxury that these student couldn't take with them across the world.

Trojan Family Members Gather In Remembrance Of Xinran Ji

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Ashley Yang, Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporters

Ji is remembered during a memorial service at Newman Hall

Parents, family, friends and professors gathered to honor the USC Viterbi student.

USC Students Raise Safety Concerns After Fellow Student's Homicide

Comments (2) | City Park, death, Department of Public Safety, homicide, international students, lapd, Los Angeles, university of southern california, USC, Xinran Ji

Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

Concerns over summer security rise in the wake of a USC Viterbi student's death.

Obama Visits Los Angeles On Fundraising Tour

It's a quick trip, but Obama's fundraising racks up criticism from people who would like to see him take more action on both for

It's a quick trip, but Obama's fundraising efforts in the midst of several international crises raises eyebrows.

626 Night Market Helps Small Businesses

The Night Market may shine when comes to food, but for many people, the Night Market provides opportunities to see interesting p

There's more to Night Market than just good food.

Dis/Oriente/d Celebrates Its Two-Year Anniversary

Jenny Yang opens for Dis/oriente/d. Photo by Heidi Carreon.

Comedy troupe Dis/oriente/d celebrate Asian-American humor in Little Tokyo.

626 Night Market Series Returns To Arcadia

The 626 Night Market is expected to draw large crowds to the Santa Anita Racetrack this weekend. (Heidi Carreon/Neon Tommy)

The country's largest Asian night market finds its home in the Gabriel Valley this weekend.

Lotus Festival Returns To Echo Park

The Lotus Festival is back and better than ever.

Film Review: 'Earth To Echo'

Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

While it may never be a classic like "E.T.," families will nevertheless enjoy this film.

Downtown L.A. Night Market: An Eater's Guide

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Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

The DTLA Night Market provides a great start for summer fun. (Heidi Carreon/Neon Tommy)

First timer at the DTLA Night Market? Here's how to get the most out of it.

10 Foods To Try At The DTLA Night Market

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Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

Ditch Panda Express; head to the DTLA Night Market.

Asian Night Market Hits Downtown Los Angeles This Weekend

Comments (0) | 626 Night Market, Art Walk, Asian night market, Downtown, Downtown Los Angeles, dtla, eating, Food, food festival, foodies, fun, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, night markets, shopping, Staples Center, summer

Heidi Carreon
Staff Writer

(Angela N./Flickr Creative Commons)

With over 100 food vendors, first-ever DTLA Night Market provides perfect night out.

Nerdfighteria Beyond 'The Fault In Our Stars'

Heidi Carreon
Contributer

"The Fault in Our Stars" is a blockbuster hit, but there's more to John Green than a good novel. Green also started the Nerdfighter movement.

La Tolteca: Providing Mexican Food And Memories For Almost 70 Years

Comments (0) | Arrietta, azusa, community, family, Friends, La Tolteca, Los Angeles and Region, los angeles county, memories, Mexican Cuisine, Mexican-American, restaurant, san gabriel valley

Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

Skip your Chipotle and head to La Tolteca instead.

Diploma Project Increases Graduation Rates For L.A. Schools

Diploma Project counselors such as Nancy Garcia, pictured here, help students earn their diplomas. (Heidi Carreon/Neon Tommy)

Six public schools in Los Angeles are using the ambitious program to turn students' lives around.

Mayor Eric Garcetti Speaks At USC In Warschaw Lecture Series

Comments (1) | Bruce Zuckerman, City Government, civic activism, elizabeth garrett, jewish, la politics, lecture, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, mayor, minorities, politics, the University of Southern California, Warschaw

Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti talks about the influence of his cultural heritage at USC.

Bovard Rings With Laughter At Festival After Dark Debut

Comments (1) | Arts+Culture, book fest, bovard auditorium, Comedy, discussion, Festival After Dark, John Moe, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, radio, sketch comedy, Wits

Heidi Carreon
Staff Reporter

The event extended the fun and intellectual ambiance of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books into the night.

Bel-Air Building Exemption Raises Suspicions

Comments (1) | bel air, Bellagio Road, Brentwood area, Buildings, campaign contributions, city council, hillside, koretz, l.a., L.A. City Council, Los Angeles, los angles, M & A Gabaee, paul koretz, West Los Angeles Planning Commission

Heidi Carreon
Staff Contributor

Bel Air residents worry that height variances will ruin the Los Angeles hillside landscape. (Ken Lund/Creative Commons)

L.A. City Council ignores residential development regulations for key campaign contributor.

Cirque Du Soleil Takes Over Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade

Comments (0) | 3rd Street Promenade, acrobatics, bmx, break dancers, Cirque du Soleil, Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM, gymnastics, Los Angeles, performance, Red Bull, Santa Monica, santa monica pier, Santa Monica Third Street Promenade, SoCal, Theater and Dance, Third Street Promenade, TOTEM

Heidi Carreon
Contributing Writer

Acrobatics, hoops dancing, BMX biking, and break dancing entertained a Santa Monica crowd.

The Second Annual LA Art Book Fair: A Celebration Of Published Art

The LA Art Book Fair attracted hundreds of art lovers last weekend (Vaan/Printed Matter, Inc.)

Geffen Comtemporary showcased the culture of artists' books.

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