by Nahal Tagavi | Dec 9, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
SoBear Recovery
Creating sober living for those battling addiction.
Center of the Universe with Nahal Tagavi is a show that focuses on who we are and our place in the Universe. On this episode Nahal interviews Tony Boisselle founder of sobriety-centric nonprofit SoBear LLC. He talks about the origins of the organization, and SoBear’s continuous work in addiction recovery by supporting sober living. Tony, who is also a Lieutenant with the Los Angeles World Airports Police shares his views on Spartan Racing with recovering addicts, community support, and bacon.
Tune in for the final episode of Season 1 of Center of the Universe, and don’t forget to follow Nahal’s thoughts on twitter @WheresTheCenter.
by Nahal Tagavi | Dec 3, 2015 | DOCUMENTARIES, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Persian-American Assimilation
Nahal Tagavi focuses on Persian-Iranian immigration in America.
Welcome to KPCRadio.com Documentary Profiles. The documentaries are segments where reporters cover a variety of issues. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews with individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations in Los Angeles County. In this segment Nahal Tagavi focuses on Persian-American assimilation, and the obstacles of migration into a new country. Nahal interviews members of the local Persian community, who talk about their experiences moving to America, and the reasons why they decided to stay. Community members also mention the cultural differences, while examining the stereotypes that arise from television shows like Shahs of Sunset.
by Nahal Tagavi | Nov 27, 2015 | Clubs, FALL 2015, FEATURED, PROFILES
SRRO Club
All students have the right to a fair education.
Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Club Profiles that feature the student-run clubs on campus. In this profile Nahal Tagavi features the Student Rights and Research Organization Club. Stephanie Colin the SRRO Club president discusses the background of the club and the programs they offer students. Neema Yousefi talks about how the members deliberate on school policy, counseling, and their recent workshop on grade grievances. Brad Saenz the club advisor and English professor mentions how the students conduct club meetings, events, and how the members address student issues.
by Nahal Tagavi | Nov 25, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, PIERCE
Flashgap
Time-Delayed Photo-Sharing inspired by “The Hangover”.
Center of the Universe with Nahal Tagavi is a show that focuses on who we are and our place in the Universe. On this episode, Nahal interviews CEO of Flashgap Julian Kabob, straight from France. His team created a time-delayed photo-sharing application, which was originally inspired by the movie The Hangover. Julian discusses the anniversary of his applications release in the United States, and shares his advice on success. He also talks about his experience with technology development startups around the world, and the challenges that entrepreneurs face creating social media applications.
by Nahal Tagavi | Nov 21, 2015 | Clubs, FALL 2015, FEATURED, PROFILES
Child Development Club
Where there projects are all about the children.
Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Club Profiles that feature the student-run clubs on campus. In this profile Nahal Tagavi features the Child Development Club. Tanisha Saunders the club’s president talks about the reasons why the club started, her ideas for the club, and the need on campus. Shoshona Gattidge the club’s co-adviser discusses the need to network with the similar clubs at California State University Northridge to assist students with transferring. Lila Snow, who is a full-time professor in the department, and the other co-adviser for the club mentions how important it is for students to connect with professionals in the field. She also encourages students to graduate and/ or transfer to University.
Chid Development Club Members
by Nahal Tagavi | Nov 18, 2015 | CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED
Lost in Antares
Nahal digs into metalcore with Lost in Antares.
Center of the Universe with Nahal Tagavi is a show that focuses on who we are, and our place in the Universe. Today, the Universe focuses on metalcore with local band Lost in Antares. Nahal discusses influence, style and the method behind the madness. Represented by vocalist Saif Khan and guitarist Mazy J, Lost in Antares. open up on the experiences that make them a unit– namely, an experience where their guitarist pulled out sandwich bread, meat and tub of mayo halfway through a 100-mile drive and started making sandwiches in a moving car. Besides the personal insight, listeners also get treated to a listen of “Absolute” off of EP A Dead Man’s Tale.
