MARCH 2014

MEET THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOB CREATORS.

THEIR JOB? CREATING.

In Los Angeles, entrepreneurSonja Rasula sees a bright future.

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In Los Angeles, entrepreneurSonja Rasula sees a bright future.

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Defining the Future of the Public Research University

UC San Diego

Charging AheadFrom its inception, the University of California, San Diego has attracted leading scholars with an entrepreneurial spirit and a penchant for risk- taking. The freedom to cross boundaries and to create new disciplines fuels breakthrough research with global impact. Our visionaries are looking for the next discoveries that will benefit people around the world in all walks of life.

LIVING THE

Life Aquatic

UC San Diegos Scripps Institution of Oceanography is the best doctoral program of its kind, as ranked by the National Research Council

UC San Diego is ranked by Surfline as the best surfing school in the nation.

Learn more at ucsd.edu.

Davey Kline, Ph.D.

Campus volunteers help clean up the beach

Alysson Muotri, Ph.D.

Meeting the Beach

Conserving Coral Reefs

Fighting Malaria on Multiple Fronts

Building a Model of Autism

Elizabeth Winzeler, Ph.D.

REINVENTING

Medicine

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Defining the Future of the Public Research University

UC San Diego

LIVING THE

Life Aquatic

UC San Diegos Scripps Institution of Oceanography is the best doctoral program of its kind, as ranked by the National Research Council

UC San Diego is ranked by Surfline as the best surfing school in the nation.

Learn more at ucsd.edu.

Davey Kline, Ph.D.

Campus volunteers help clean up the beach

Alysson Muotri, Ph.D.

Meeting the BeachEach year, during UC San Diegos Welcome Week, students

gather for beach games, surf and kayak lessons, and a massive

beach cleanup. The event, called Meet the Beach, provides

an opportunity for the campus to connect with its unique

community and environment. The cleanup is a part of the

Volunteer50 initiative, which encourages the campus community

to perform 50 hours or more of community service during the

academic year.

Conserving Coral ReefsIn addition to their natural beauty, coral reefs are ecologically

and economically important ecosystems. By using computers to

control CO2 and water temperature above complex reef systems,

Davey Kline is simulating future ocean conditions to better understand what might happen as the oceans warm and acidify.

His research will help guide future decisions to protect and

conserve the valuable reefs.

Fighting Malaria on Multiple FrontsMalaria aects anywhere from 250 to 500 million people Malaria aects anywhere from 250 to 500 million people

annually. Despite recent advances, the ailment persists as annually. Despite recent advances, the ailment persists as

one of the worlds deadliest infectious diseases. Elizabeth Elizabeth Winzelers innovative research at the interface of chemistry and s innovative research at the interface of chemistry and genetics employs advanced screening programs to create novel genetics employs advanced screening programs to create novel

candidates for possible treatment. Her work investigates new

classes of drugs that appear to target the disease parasite at all

stages of its development and transition.

Building a Model of AutismAutism spectrum disorders are complex neurodevelopmental

diseases characterized by deficits in verbal communication,

impaired social interaction, and limited and repetitive interests

and behavior. Alysson Muotri and colleagues have used stem cells from patients with Rett syndrome, one of the most

aggressive forms of autism, to create the first human cellular

model of the disorder that could be used for drug screening,

diagnosis and personalized treatment.

Elizabeth Winzeler, Ph.D.

REINVENTING

Medicine

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4 SPIRIT MARCH 2014

Contents March 2014

SEE THE LIGHTNeon artist Todd Sanders has no regrets about

taking the path less traveled.

SEE THE LIGHTNeon artist Todd Sanders has no regrets about

taking the path less traveled.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF WILSON

ON THE COVER / At The Unique Space in L.A., Sonja Rasula is

helping young entrepreneurs find their wayand connections. PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE LAURIDSEN

70The New American

DreamIn these economically

uncertain times, atypicalopportunities are luring

us o the well-worn career paths. Get to know

some of these nouveau entrepreneurs, including:

THE CATALYSTS Theyre building creative spacesand community.

THE RURALISTSTheyre ditching city gigs

to get back to the land.THE ETSY GENERATIONTheyre taking cra s to a new, enterprising level.

THE ARTISANSTheyre creating beautiful things with their hands.

THE REVISIONISTSTheyre leaving corporate life to nd more ful llment.

THE FOOD NETWORKTheyve found a new

recipe for success.

96Your Adventure In New York City

With highlights like a foodies paradise and a

high- ying, urban green space, our travel guide

will get you in a New York state of mind in no time.

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Front 12 Garys Greeting 14 Garys Greeting

en Espaol 16 Star of the Month 18 Freedom Story 20 From the Editor 22 Your Words 26 Your Pictures 29 Media Center 33 Eat Drink Sleep 39 Wise Guide 45 Numbers 55 Business

Middle 70 The New

American Dream 96 Your Adventure In

New York City

Back 107 Calendar 116 Fun! 136 Spotlight 139 Community Outreach 140 Products & Services 143 Flight Service 144 Terminal Maps 146 Information 148 Rapid Rewards

and A+ Rewards Partners

150 Route Map 152 The If List

To-Do ListTen Action Items in This Issue 1 Punch up a

classic cocktail Page 34

2 Make for Mexico Page 36

3 Act in good faith Page 39

4 Let off some steam Page 42

5 Decipher your kids careerPage 45

6 Poise yourself Page 48

7 Keep driving indiscretions on the DL Page 50

8 Pick a perfect pack Page 55

9 Cater tocravings from afar Page 56

10 Get close to Tony GoldwynPage 152

96Your Adventure In New York City

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Adventure that Feeds the Soul. newmexico.org

Find the trail.

Find the hot springs.

Find your soul.

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March 2014EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jay Heinrichs

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kevin de Miranda

EXECUTIVE EDITOR John McAlley

ART DIRECTOREmily Kimbro

SENIOR EDITOR Alison Miller

DIGITAL MANAGING EDITORMelanie J. ClancyTRAVEL EDITORAmanda Gleason

ASSISTANT ART DIRECTORSBritta Hazel, Stefanie Pepping

ASSISTANT EDITORS Gabbi Chee, Austin W. G. Morton

PROJECT DESIGNEREric Thurstin

CONTRIBUTING SENIOR EDITORMelinda Mahaffey Icden

PHOTO INTERN Mariah Tyler

EDITORIAL INTERNS Natalie Maneval, Annette Nevins, Katy Roden

CONTRIBUTORS Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Dave Lauridsen,

Kevin Miyazaki, Dan Root, J. Rentilly, Jill Coody Smits, Adam Voorhes, Jeff WilsonWEB DEVELOPMENT, PACE INTERACTIVEDena Caulder, Jason Dalton, Chad Hayton

EDITORIAL INQUIRIESSpirit MagazineSpirit MagazineSpirit

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Letters to the editor may be mailed to the address above or submitted via

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