Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Final minute of UCLA-USC football game prompts twitter mania

In the tense final minute of the UCLA-USC game, twitter goes ablaze.

Student group stresses need for diversity in science, technology, engineering, mathematics

A recent study found that the lack of well paying science and engineering jobs discourages top American science, technology, engineering and mathematics students from pursuing careers in those fields. Daily Bruin Radio looks into the study and reports on the reaction here on campus among people who promote science education.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Bruins bash car, hope to beat USC

UCLA beat 'SC week tradition Car Smash turned studious bears into incredible bruins. Bruin Plaza was delightfully fierce Monday afternoon.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Yoga class reminds faculty, staff to laugh

Laughter Yoga has come to UCLA. The weekly lunch-hour class has staff and faculty engaging in playful laughter exercises and yoga breathing. Founded on scientific principles, laughter yoga is a sight to behold.

Chef dishes on the significance of food and his experience at UCLA

Roger Pigozzi, corporate chef for UCLA Catering and Dining Services, talks about how food plays a wholesome role in our personal and social lives.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Current and prospective teachers share their insights about leading the classroom

Curious about the rewards and challenges about a teaching career? Potential and current instructors of various levels – from elementary to graduate studies – share their inspirational, grueling and humorous experiences.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Students protest while finance committee votes to increase fees

The UC Regents Committee on Finance met to decide whether to raise student fees by 32 percent. While many regents found the fee raise unavoidable, some students made their disagreement clear. The committee voted to approve the fee increase, and the full board of regents will vote on Thursday.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

J. Cole's goals are always his priority

J. Cole is a growing name in the rap world. Hailed as Jay-Z's newest protege, the young rapper spoke by phone about success, college activism and his famous mentor.

Writer’s Den tutors help middle school students become storytellers

Some UCLA students don’t just come to learn – they come to teach kids.

Program allows mentally disabled workers to gain job experience, build community

For nearly two decades, UCLA has participated in a program that provides jobs to people with mental disabilities who might not otherwise be able to work. Reporter Lauren Grubaugh has the story.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Schoenberg Hall to Host Contemporary Armenian Music Concert

This Saturday, a contemporary Armenian music concert will be held at Schoenberg Hall. The show is part of a three-day conference on Armenian music sponsored by the Armenian government and the UCLA Armenian Studies program. The composers have written pieces that blend classical and traditional folk music. Reporter Wan Wong has more.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Professor ignites discussion on fire preparedness

Wildfires have blazed through the Southland. UCLA student Stephen Cheng shares his personal fire story, and Jon Keeley, a UCLA ecology and evolutionary biology professor, gives a preview of his upcoming lecture, "Adapting to Wildfires on the Urban Edge in Southern California."

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Step into the Mystery Bookstore at 1036 Broxton

Get a clue: Check out Westwood's Mystery Bookstore

Gamers gather in Las Vegas for the Evolution 2K Fighting Game World Championships

This weekend in Las Vegas, gamers from around the world and UCLA competed in the Evolution 2k Fighting Game World Championships. Games included Street Fighter 4, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Marvel vs.Capcom 2 and BlazBlue.

Students counter Dismount Zone Policy

Students opposed to the Dismount Zone Policy present alternatives and reasons why they will continue to ride. University police spokesman Sgt. Russell McKinney responds and explains the history of the regulation.

Fowler Museum at UCLA hosts two exhibits on Aboriginal art

Local collector Richard Kelton and guest curator Kerry Smallwood delivered the closing lectures for the Fowler exhibits, "Icons of the Desert" and "Innovations in Western Desert Painting," which featured Australian Aboriginal art that was created in the small Aboriginal community of Papunya. Listen to how paintings from this small desert village in Australia are making heads turn around the world.

District 9: A Refreshing Summer Movie

Is 'District 9' worth your time and money? Listen on to hear the answer.

On 40th Anniversary, a father of the Internet looks to future

On the 40th anniversary of the Internet, Leonard Kleinrock, UCLA computer science professor and one of the fathers of the Internet, recounts the birth of the Internet, looks forward to its future and gives advice to the younger generation.

Cirque du Soleil celebrates a history of service and entertainment at the Santa Monica Pier

Cirque du Soleil transforms Santa Monica Pier into a musical, mystical world on October 16th. The night of celebrities, "KOOZA" show premier and after-party raises funds for environmental non-profits. Visitors relive their magical youth and contribute towards their sustainable future. Heal the Bay Communications Director Matthew King gives the details.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Expression: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ takes a nontraditional approach to the children’s movie

The film adaptation of “Where the Wild Things Are” will hit theaters on Friday. Director Spike Jonze, actor Max Records and more of the talent behind the film discuss what makes this movie different from other family films.

UCLA graduate student, team discover that asteroid is actually a protoplanet

Britney Schmidt, a graduate student in the department of earth and space sciences, published a paper in the Oct. 9 issue of "Science" arguing that 2 Pallas is actually a protoplanet instead of an asteroid, as previously believed.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Moda Ecole: Fashion updates for new year

Oakley's - Hair today? Gone tomorrow? Not likely.

Human rights advocate Somaly Mam speaks on campus

Student-organized installation festival opens doors to open-source operating system

Despite lack of ties to UCLA, residents call Westwood home

Student-organized installation festival opens doors to open-source operating system

Students and community members gathered at Boelter Hall on Saturday, October 3rd, to have the Linux Users Group install the free Linux operating system on their laptops. For the locations and times for future Installfests, visit http://www.linux.ucla.edu.