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  • March 27Asian Cultural Society Holi Holiday on 3/28/24 at 11:19 a.m. at the Blue Tables Outside Cafeteria
  • March 27Scholarship Night on 3/27/24 at 6 p.m. in Meyer Hall
  • March 27Dual Enrollment Meeting on 3/27/24 at 11:19 a.m. in the Cafeteria
Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts | 501 S. Sapodilla Ave, WPB, FL 33401

THE MUSE

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts | 501 S. Sapodilla Ave, WPB, FL 33401

THE MUSE

Uma Raja

Uma Raja, Assistant Managing Editor

Communications senior Uma Raja, Assistant Managing Editor and third-year staffer, was born in Manhattan, New York City. She loves animals and enjoys traveling the world to see different aspects of nature and various cultures. Raja's passion has been writing ever since kindergarten, and she has been published several times. She received an Excellent in review writing at the National High School Journalism Convention, third place for news writing in the Palm Beach Post Journalism Awards two years in a row, a Scholastic Silver Key for journalism, and three Editor’s Choice awards for journalism pieces in the literary magazine Teen Ink. She spent her summer at the Washington Journalism and Media Conference, where she participated in writing workshops and received instruction from seasoned journalists. She looks forward to creating intriguing articles and putting in a full effort. Raja has worked with esteemed writers like James Patterson and National Geographic Editor-in-Chief Susan Goldberg, and she hopes that her writing will one day inspire others.

All content by Uma Raja
In Defense of the Coyote

In Defense of the Coyote

Uma Raja, Assistant Managing Editor
December 13, 2016
Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Review

Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Review

Uma Raja, Assistant Managing Editor
December 6, 2016
Pokémon Go is a phone app released in the United States on July 6. It uses augmented reality so players can catch virtual Pokémon in real locations.

Going behind the “Pokémon Go” craze

Uma Raja, Assistant Managing Editor
July 15, 2016
The app and computer game Slither.io has gained popularity with multiple age groups. In this strategic multiplayer game, players aim to become the largest snake.

Sliding into “Slither.io”

Uma Raja, Assistant Managing Editor
May 10, 2016
Communications senior Tiffany Abreu is co-president of the Genshiken club. “Ive been watching anime since sixth grade. Im not sure how to explain the appeal of it; theyre cartoons any kid would enjoy, but most of them have more elaborate plots than the shows we normally see for kids,” Abreu said. “Some of them are just silly fun to watch. Its an entire medium and I cant really capture that.”

People of Dreyfoos: Club Presidents

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
February 24, 2016
Communications senior Zahariah Leggett organizes carnations for the “Seeds” Valentine’s Day flower delivery. “[Students] should buy [carnations] because they’re cheap gifts to buy for all of their friends on Valentine’s Day. It also supports the annual publication of ‘Seeds,’”  “Seeds” Editor-in-Chief and communications senior Taylor Spruce said.

Carnation Craze

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
February 16, 2016
Digital media and visual majors converse with college representatives and receive critiques on their artwork at Portfolio Review Day on Jan. 20.

Portfolio Review Day

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
January 20, 2016
Visual senior Calil Arguedas-Russell (L-R), theatre freshman Elizabeth Holzhauer, band freshman Samantha Goldstein, vocal freshman Hannah Loliyong, and digital media freshman Isabella Montelongo of the Ukulele Club perform All of Me by John Legend at Seeds Open Mic Night on Jan. 19 at Harolds Coffee Lounge.

Second Open Mic Night is a success

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
January 19, 2016
Many choirs attend All-State in Tampa from Jan. 14 to Jan. 17. “Not only is it a place where you can make new friends and learn new music for college auditions, it’s also a great reason to miss a few days of school,” vocal junior Kyle Watson said. “Okay, maybe not the latter.”

Music All-Stars Attend All-State

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
January 14, 2016
Outstanding Oshogatsu

Outstanding Oshogatsu

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
January 12, 2016
Prism Concert Kicks Off the Holidays

Prism Concert Kicks Off the Holidays

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
December 2, 2015
Visual junior Alia Payne in her cosplay of Wirt from “Over the Garden Wall” and Patsy from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” “Generally I’ll think of something I’m interested about and think ‘I wanna be that,’” Payne said.  “For most people, it’s like ‘who do I look like?’ and they look for options within that. For me, it’s ‘what am I passionate about?’ and ‘what would I like so much I’m willing to dress up as it and be all sweaty for the sake of it?’”

Artist Spotlight: Alia Payne

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
November 17, 2015
The cover page of the Shrek cast list. It can be viewed in Building 7.

“Shrek” Cast Announced

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
September 30, 2015
An example of a students work from the Summer Art Show on Sept. 2.

Summer Art Show

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
September 6, 2015
(L-R) Communications juniors Uma Raja, Samantha Marshall and Brianna Steidle take a picture in front of the Swiss Alps in Davos.

Travel Blogging: Switzerland

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
July 17, 2015
The Wander Watch display, with the prototypes featured on the bottom.

Global Student Leaders Summit

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
July 12, 2015
(L-R) Communications juniors Brianna Steidle, Uma Raja and Samantha Marshall stand in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Travel Blogging: Paris

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
July 11, 2015
Suskauer (pictured in white) takes bows with the cast of Beauty and the Beast.

Becca and the Beast

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
June 30, 2015
(L-R) Communications juniors Uma Raja, Sam Marshall and Brianna Steidle stand in front of Big Ben in London, England.

Travel Blogging: London

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
June 25, 2015
The Seeds staff takes a picture after the eventful celebration.

Dinner and a Show

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
May 1, 2015
Three injured owls huddle on top of the doorway at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.

Bird(wo)man

Uma Raja, Arts Editor
April 19, 2015
Submit your Muse story ideas in the boxes around campus for your chance to have your idea published.

Idea Submission Boxes Now Available!

Uma Raja, Arts Staffer
February 21, 2015
Theatre seniors stand in front of The Bean in Chicago.

Chicago Unified

Uma Raja, Arts Staffer
February 20, 2015
Communications sophomore Brianna Steidle,   strings sophomore Emily Winters, communications sophomores Uma Raja,  Megan Horan,  Sam Marshall (L-R) ready to compete in the Grand Battle at the Education Network studio in Boynton Beach.

Dreyfoos Wins Battle of the Books

Uma Raja, News Staffer
February 13, 2015
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