Valerie Fang

Valerie Fang

Web Production Editor

Valerie majors in Communication and minors in Cinematic Arts and Philosophy. She is a web production editor and runs the figure skating column, "In the Loop," at Annenberg Media.

In the Loop: Hanyu Yuzuru’s RE_PRAY ice show is a poem on the will to be

We are witnessing the rise of a figure skating franchise. It is growing at an unparalleled speed and grabs the world’s attention with magnificent force. Hanyu Yuzuru held two solo ice shows named RE_PRAY last weekend at Saitama Super Arena in Japan, kicking off his first national tour.

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In the Loop: Skate America review — what surprised and what failed us

Skate America officially kicked off this season’s Grand Prix series in Texas. Let’s discuss what went down at the first major competition of the season.

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In the Loop: So you want to volunteer at a figure skating competition. What’s next?

What I have learned from volunteering at the 2023 Four Continents Championships.

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Top California Senate hopefuls vie for NUHW endorsement at its Leadership Conference

The National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) holds a debate for leading California Senate candidates vying for the union endorsement.

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In the Loop: Some Taylor Swift songs that should be skated to — ranked

While desperately waiting for the Grand Prix Series to kick off next month in Texas, I present to you some of the wildest dreams that meet me at midnight.

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In the Loop: Three things I look forward to in the new season

As October is right around the corner, let’s take a look at some of the things that we can pay special attention to in this new season.

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In the Loop: First of all, how dare you?

IOC President Thomas Bach strikes again by officially recommending the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes, paving the way for their participation in Paris 2024.

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In the Loop: Here are the things you need to know about figure skating according to the USC figure skating team (and me)

Plus five reasons for you to love figure skating and some programs we think show the definition of this sport.

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In the Loop: Let whoever earns the palm bear it — a review of the World Championships

History was made. Tears were shed. Here are my thoughts on some memorable moments from the Worlds last week and a few possibilities heading into the next season.

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In the Loop: The light returns – a review of Hanyu Yuzuru’s godsent GIFT ice show

Mr. Figure Skating has yet again overturned public perception of the sport in just three hours, becoming the first skater in history to hold a solo ice show at Tokyo Dome.

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In the Loop: Why watch the Super Bowl when you can see Keegan Messing doing a backflip on ice?

Last week, the very best figure skaters from around the world descended upon Colorado Springs to compete at the 2023 4CC.

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In the Loop: The IOC is allowing the Russians to compete internationally again. What does it mean for figure skating?

The recent statement issued by the IOC again raises the question of just how politicized this sport can be.

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In conversation with the protesters at the Urumqi Fire Vigil

Protestors shared their feelings about the Urumqi Fire and thoughts on the growing protests against China’s “dynamic zero” policy and Xi Jinping.

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