ESU grad working on scripts in Universal Studios Writing Program STAFF REPORTS East Stroudsburg University graduate and former Pocono Record reporter Larry Santana is one of just four writers selected from 1,500 applicants for the Universal Studios Writing Program, designed to empower voices that usually go unheard. “Historically, there’s been a real dearth of opportunities for writers and directors of color, Hispanics like myself, women, the LGBTQ community, and a number of other underrepresented groups,” said Santana, who graduated in 2006. “This program is a major ally in helping to break down those barriers, so that more diverse stories are told and shared with a global audience.”