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  • Marielle Wakim

    Associate Editor

    Wakim joined Los Angeles magazine in May of 2012 as an intern and came on full time in March of 2013, where she now works in the web, editorial, and marketing departments. Prior to settling in at Los Angeles, she earned her Masters in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California, where she studied non-fiction, fiction, and screenwriting. Her strengths are humor and memoir; her weaknesses are cookies and Zac Efron.

    Wakim's writing has appeared on NPR, RELEVANT, The Huffington Post, Thought Catalog, and in Montage Magazine.

Event Alert: Hillary Clinton To Speak At Gibson Amphitheatre

Political pundit. Secretary of State. Internet sensation. Jaqueline-of-all-trades Hillary Rodham Clinton will follow in her ex-husband’s footsteps when she takes the stage as a part of American Jewish University’s Public Lecture Series. Read More

12 Lulu Hashtags To Describe The L.A. Man

The controversial app Lulu lets women—and only women—characterize the men in their lives via hashtags. From the good to the bad to the ugly, here are a few more to help the ladies of L.A. describe the quintessential Mangeleno (starting with #RyGosLookAlike). Read More

Deep Breaths: Why The Fact That Los Angeles Is The Most Stressful City Is Not Another Thing To Stress About

Though one study named Los Angeles the nation's most stressful city, it's still home to plenty of things that can lower your cortisol levels. Here are ten Best Of L.A.-certified ways you can release the tension, starting with some activities for the upcoming holiday weekend. Read More

L.A. Stars Alongside Sara Bareilles In Her New Video, "Brave"

The “Love Song” chanteuse released a music video for her new single just this week. See if you can name all of the L.A. locales that make an appearance. Read More

Where Does California Rank When It Comes To Politeness and Cursing?

We have good news and bad news. Read More

CougarLife.com’s "Offensive" Breastfeeding Billboard To Be Removed

The website—which already boasts upwards of 4 million members—claims that sign-ups have tripled since the ad went up on Monday. Read More

Andy Milonakis Thinks L.A. "Gets the Victory"

The Kroll Show actor and New York native declares L.A.’s supremacy over New York in a YouTube comment thread Read More

USC Snatches 2 Leading Brain Researchers from UCLA

In an example of pedagogical poaching at its finest, two prominent UCLA brain researchers were lured to Trojan territory after USC promised them the moon and stars—and an expansion for their internationally acclaimed laboratory. Read More

L.A. Trading Card: Marion and John E. Anderson

Get to know the CityThinkers behind the Marion And John E. Anderson Foundation. Read More

L.A. Museums That Could Double As Celebrity Baby Names

Hey Jessica Simpson, if you end up naming your little guy SPARC, don’t forget to say who inspired you Read More
 
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