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In the “Biracial and Multiracial Identity” class she teaches at California State University, Northridge, Teresa Williams-León, a professor of Asian-American studies, includes the stories of Spock; Barack Obama (a self-avowed Spock fan); and Tabitha, the half-mortal daughter on “Bewitched.” For Ms. Williams-León, there’s something telling about Spock’s need to choose one of his selves over the other, rather than integrating the two. “He had to subdue his emotional side to become more cerebral and logical,” she said. “So that’s problematic. But it’s an interesting way of looking at how biracial people have had to suppress aspects of themselves, or one part of themselves.” -- The New York Times

Research has shown clothing has the ability to affect the wearer's own mood and behavior too. In his most recent study published in the Social Psychological and Personality Science Journal, Abraham Rutchick, an associate professor of psychology at California State University, Northridge, found that people who wore formal clothing performed tasks more efficiently and demonstrated the capacity for clearer, big-picture thinking. -- racked

Valley Performing Arts Center: “Dear World” Sept. 30, “An Evening with Kelli O’Hara” Oct. 14, “Culture Clash’s Vote or Die Laughing: A Post-Modern Political Vaudeville” Nov. 1, “American Berserk: A Celebration of John Adams” Jan. 14, “Hansel and Gretel” Jan. 22, “West Side Story” March 10-12, “The Bollywood Musical Review” April 19, “Man of La Mancha” May 5-7. 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, 818-677-3000, www.valleyperformingartscenter.org. -- Los Angeles Daily News

Metro board officials promoted the program Monday by issuing the 1,500th U-Pass to a Cal State Northridge student. -- MyNewsLA