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Our summer interns spent the week writing their bios, touring the LA Times and interviewing COLA fellows at Barnsdall Art Park. Here’s what it looked like on social media.
Tessa Weinberg
Meet the 2016 summer interns
This summer, the Los Angeles Times HS Insider, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, is pleased to offer nine paid internships that will focus on arts—broadly defined—and its impacts on critical issues in the community. Through...
Watts Revisited: 50 years later, what has changed?
A young African American male gets pulled over to the side of the road for reckless driving. An officer administers a field sobriety test and determines that the young man needs to be arrested and his vehicle impounded. However, the young man’s brother interjects,...
Kershaw’s Challenge hosts third annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose tournament
Photo Credit: John SooHoo On July 30, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen held their third annual "Ping Pong 4 Purpose" event under their charity, "Kershaw's...
From the Bahamas to Bocce Ball: Austin Green’s first Special Olympics World Games
For many of the athletes competing in the Special Olympics World Games, this was their first time not only visiting Los Angeles, but the United States. This was no exception for 17-year-old Austin Green, who not only just...
The Special Olympics holds a special place in the hearts of these Olympians
With the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles this summer, fans from around the globe are coming out to cheer on the athletes. We caught up with four Olympians who are not only here for the games, but to help support...
‘Twisted Colossus’ a new fan favorite at Six Flags Magic Mountain
'Twisted Colossus', the new and improved version of the Six Flags Magic Mountain fan favorite ride 'Colossus' features a steel track on top of the original wooden track which increases the speed and smoothens the ride. The...
From Athens to SoCal: Greek athletes welcome Flame of Hope at Hansen Dam
On July 23, Special Olympics athletes from Greece welcomed the Flame of Hope as it traveled to Hansen Dam on the final leg of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting the Special Olympics.
Dikembe Mutombo: A catalyst of change
"It takes one person all the time," says former NBA all-star Dikembe Mutombo, smiling, as he shares his philosophy on how to change the world. "I'm doing my part, you do your part, he's going to do his part... combine it all into one, and...
Maria Shriver’s new poll reveals America’s changing perception towards people with intellectual disabilites
As the 2015 Los Angeles Special Olympics World Games gets underway, athletes and fans can be seen traversing the streets of LA as they head to and from competitions. However, despite the crowds of supporters here for the...