Virtual Reality by loginLA

In this final episode, the loginLA team looks inwards, reflecting on our past stumbles, how we grew from them, and where we go from here. Thank you to everyone involved in this project. Thank you for being a part of this journey

You may have seen her in a Levi’s PSA, read about her in an LA times article, or heard her out on the street fighting to make black lives matter in our schools. People Magazine calls her one of the Girls Changing The World. We call her Kahlila Williams. In this episode, we talk about advocacy, why we must defund the police, why there is a racial divide when it comes to vaccines, what organizing in a pandemic looks like, and “just doing it.” This episode is one for the books, and it's out now(!), so tune in on the platform of your choice and share it with your friends! - Theme music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Christine Latif and Abraham Flores sit down and interview each other! In this jam-packed episode, we cover the state of our nation, how our astrology is totally exposing us (like c’mon didn't have to be such a Virgo about it), and how we’re coping with Senioritis. It's sure to be an awesome episode, so tune in on the platform of your choice! To learn more about loginLA and our student-run campaign that aims to recreate the sense of community, check out https://www.loginla.org/ Instagram: @loginlaorg https://www.instagram.com/loginlaorg/ Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Dyllen Nellis is an artist, performer, entrepreneur, Stanford student currently taking a gap year, and overall awesome person. In this episode we talk about acid trees, how Stanford is not what it seems, the secret to college applications, and how she does it all. It's sure to be an awesome episode, so tune in on the platform of your choice! To learn more about Dyllen, check out https://dyllennellis.com/ To get a head-start in the college application process, check out https://collegeessayadvice.com/ To learn more about loginLA and our student-run campaign that aims to recreate the sense of community, check out https://www.loginla.org/ Instagram: @loginlaorg https://www.instagram.com/loginlaorg/ Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Jeannine Briggs and Kate Jennings are both Juniors at Marshall Fundamental High School, and lifelong friends who throughout quarantine have also become co-founders of the new clothing brand: Oele. We talk about getting your musical cancelled, the parallels of STEM and fashion, the impact of the arts and connection, and how they've been faring throughout our virtual reality. It's sure to be an awesome episode, so stay tuned! To learn more about The Oele Brand, check out https://www.instagram.com/theoelebrand/ To learn more about loginLA and our student-run campaign that aims to recreate the sense of community, check out https://www.loginla.org/ Instagram: @loginlaorg https://www.instagram.com/loginlaorg/ Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Tyla Uzo and Jeri Gaile are some of LA's best people. As artists, they are the pioneers in their fields. As people, the kindness resonates throughout. This special episode is a can't miss! To learn more about the Spotlight competition and APPLY, check out https://www.musiccenter.org/spotlight To learn more about loginLA and our student-run campaign that aims to recreate the sense of community, please check out https://www.loginla.org/ Instagram: @loginlaorg https://www.instagram.com/loginlaorg/ Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Irvin Gomez is a 19-year old visual artist from Mexico based in LA. He’s a first-generation college student studying at The University of California in San Diego and hopes to give future generations an equitable opportunity for success! So how has quarantine affected him? Lets find out! We talk about college, self-publishing a photo-book, productivity during quarantine, and the impact of free artistic education. Thanks for joining us this week in our Virtual Reality! Remember to check us out at www.loginLA.org and on Instagram @loginlaorg https://www.instagram.com/loginlaorg/ Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Welcome back to the VR Podcast! In the first part of today's show we introduce ourselves and tell you the news. In the second part, Abraham talks to Ivonne Ortega, a high school senior passionate about female empowerment and the fight for gender equality, as well as the improvement of equitable access of education to people in the black and brown community. Working in organizations from the CLYLP to LA Students Deserve, she believes that education is the key to success. So how has quarantine affected her? Let's find out! Thanks for joining us this week in our Virtual Reality! Check us out at www.loginLA.org Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Welcome back to the VR Podcast! In the first part of today's show we introduce ourselves and tell you the news. In the second part, Abraham talks to Emma Sumanaweera, a high school senior applying to college during COVID who loves friends, the outdoors and ensemble. So how does she fare when quarantine happens? Lets find out. www.loginLA.org Timestamps: 0:24 Introduction 1:05 Getting to know each other 2:51 News (Trigger Warning) 3:17 9/11 4:00 Local News LAUSD Candidate Board Forum (@youthlibertsquad) Your Student Rights 5:10 Statewide News California Wildfires 5:58 Interview: Emma Sumanaweera 37:00 Conclusions Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next week! Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud

LA students: let’s talk! Created by loginLA.org and hosted by high-school seniors, Abraham Flores and Christine Latif, "Virtual Reality" is a weekly student-run show where we amplify student voice during virtual learning, or what has become our "virtual reality" (ahh, that's the name of the show!) With weekly LA updates, student conversations and feedback, and resources to make the most of it, "Virtual Reality" is a must-listen podcast for Angelenos in the education system. Subscribe now! Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud