As part of the first visit to Little Tokyo, students noted the philosophies and religion that could be seen in the neighborhood.

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On the students’ first visit to Little Tokyo, David Tripp led students in an exploration of public and private space in the neighborhood. Students looked at public memorials, parks, and retail locations, noticing how public space helps shape the neighborhood.

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This year, Bridge students have the option to take part in a field study to map the cultures, histories, landscapes, and ideas in a neighborhood. For the fall quarter, students explored Little Tokyo. Over three Saturdays, we explored the physical space of Little Tokyo, along with the history, artwork, and architecture of this amazing community.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll have a series of posts sharing some of what we explored, as faculty members David Tripp, Deborah Lott, and Rosa Garza-Mourino led students on an uncommon journey through the neighborhood.

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This week, one Bridge student introduced the class to this video, which features musicians from around the globe singing the same song. The video was put together by Playing for Change, a group that travels the world to record music in its natural habitat — in rural and urban neighborhoods, in fields, in woods, and on the streets.

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Thank you to everyone who helped make All-in ‘10 a success. Together, All-In players, volunteers, donors, and supporters raised $16,500 for the Bridge Program — and donations keep coming through the website every day.

All-In ‘10 Champion: Michael Modecki (Congratulations, Michael!). Other players at the final table were Peter Albers, Chris Bautista, Nick Preston, Brenna Youngblood, Wendy Ortiz, Caroline Phelps, Melanie McNair, and Daisy Eagan. It was an intense game, right up the end. Take a look at Michael’s winning hand, above.

This year’s top fundraisers: Kirsten Grimstad, Cindy Short, Caroline Phelps, Melanie McNair, and Jennifer Benson. Thank you (and all fundraisers) for your dedicated work.

All-in ‘10 Volunteers: Nina Frick, Liz Janssen, Tim Malone, Patrick Malone, Flint, Burcu Harbert, Henry Campagna, Jim Gatewood, Caroline Phelps, Debi Klein, Joanna Gerber, Karen Black, Angie O’Neal, China Brezner, Cindy Short, Daisy Eagan, Jennifer Benson, Chris Bautista, Jeanell Suggs, Jan Abrams, Myron Davis, Stacy Hess, Lisa Lepore, David Tripp, and Milli Abiera (with her fancy costume).

Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg. From the beginning, we had tremendous support from staff, faculty, students, alums, Bridge students, Bridge alums, Texas Hold ‘Em enthusiasts, and Bridge supporters. We also had amazing dealers from West LA Poker, quality pizza from Two Boots, and space from the Echoplex, along with many donated prizes from companies and organizations around the city. Together, we’re helping carry on the legacy that Shari Foos established when she founded Bridge eleven years ago.

Any thanks I can give will feel like an understatement, but still — thank you, everyone!

-Kathryn Pope

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Bridge enthusiasts are gearing up for the All-In ‘10 poker tournament, which is a short ten days away. As the prizes come in and poker players practice, we want to share a few updates on prizes, planning, and players:

This year’s top prize: the Apple iPad. One lucky All-In ‘10 poker player will win an Apple iPad in the tournament this year. Even if you’re not the All-In champion, though, the list of prizes is long, and many players will walk away with something exciting. Check out the full list of prizes here.

Final poker teach-in: Learn to play poker — or brush up on your skills on April 15th, at 5:30pm (AULA, Room A1011). If you’re new to poker, would like to get some tips on how to out-play the competition, or can’t quite remember the difference between a flop and a flush, come to our final poker teach-in before the All-In ‘10 poker tournament. David Tripp has some valuable tips that just might help you win the All-In ‘10 championship, an Apple iPad, and the admiration of all your friends. If you haven’t signed up for the tournament yet, now is the time – http://tinyurl.com/all-in10

Sponsor a player:  Many of our All-In players are still looking for sponsors — and the competition for the top fundraiser is fierce! If you’d like to help your favorite player, support Bridge, or be part of the action, please visit our list of players to see who’s in the game.

It looks to be an exciting Sunday. We hope to see you there!

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Shannon Pollard completed the Bridge Program in 2008, and this year, he’s raising funds to support future Bridge students.  He was one of the first All-In ‘10 players to register, and he’s been working hard to raise his $200 buy-in. If you’d like to support Shannon in the tournament, please visit his fundraising page.

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In preparation for All-In ‘10, the 3rd annual Bridge Program Poker Tournament fundraiser, Bridge is hosting a poker teach-in on campus.  If you’ve always wanted to register for the Bridge’s All-In poker tournament but don’t know how to play poker, come to A1000 on Wednesday, March 10th for lunch and some quality Texas Hold ‘Em education.

Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough materials and food on hand for everyone.  RSVP online or via email to kpope[at]antioch.edu.

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