Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Sex ed revamped: squad educates teens on STDs through music

Nov. 29, 2010 – Now in its second year, the UCLA Sex Squad travels to high schools throughout Los Angeles performing skits, songs and dances about HIV, AIDS and sex. The squad’s beatboxer, Carlo Paredes, a fourth-year electrical engineering student, teaches kids about sex through his music. Be prepared for a blunt, and possibly offensive, teaching style. [2:56]

The Daily Bruin Radio Show: November 29, 2010

On Wednesday nine of UCLA’s a cappella groups will come together for concert to celebrate the season; it’s called “The Holidays: A Cappella-Rama” and it’ll take place at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Campus Auditorium on the Hill. But we got a little impatient, so members of Awaken A Cappella joined us in the studio.



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The Daily Bruin Radio Show: A cappella groups sing for the season

On Wednesday nine of UCLA’s a cappella groups will come together for concert to celebrate the season; it’s called “The Holidays: A Cappella-Rama” and it’ll take place at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Campus Auditorium on the Hill. But we got a little impatient, so members of Awaken A Cappella joined us in the studio.



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The Daily Bruin Sports Show: November 29, 2010

It's the last Daily Bruin Sports Show of the quarter and it's also rivalry week. Sam and Eli discuss the big football game coming up this weekend against USC and recap last week's loss to ASU. Eli also talks about his trip to New York City to cover the basketball team at the NIT Season Tip-Off. And it's Armen, our producer's, last show. We wish him the best as he heads to study abroad next quarter.



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The Daily Bruin Radio Show: Life goes on after finals

What's the first thing you're going to do when finals are over? Here's what students on campus are planning.



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Former foster youth find fellowship through Thanksgiving food

November 24, 2010 -Thanksgiving was celebrated a little early for former foster youth at UCLA and the faculty and parents who support them. Through food and fellowship they foster a strong sense of family, one without biological ties. [2:38]

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

The Daily Bruin Radio Show: November 15, 2010

On this week's edition of The Daily Bruin Sports Show, hosts Sam Strong and Eli Smukler dive into basketball season as the Bruins opened the regular season with an 83-50 win over Cal State Northridge. The guys talk about the team's new look this season. But fear not, UCLA football hasn't gone away. The Bruins had a bye last week as they prepare for their game at Washington on Thursday.

The Daily Bruin Sports Show: November 22, 2010

Basketball and football continue to converge as we near the end of the football season. The pigskin team fell to Washington 24-7 in a blackout, and the basketball team is headed to Madison Square Garden for the semifinals of the preseason NIT. Ben Howland's boys will have a tall task ahead of them as they face Villanova. Plus, we'll bring you Bruin Locker Room from Husky Stadium and Pauley Pavilion.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Students blend at newly established Turkish Student Association's game night

November 16, 2010 - Many consider Turkish culture to be where East meets West and where history coexists with the modern world. In Turkey, European and Middle Eastern styles and ideas mingle, but for whatever reason, people don't seem to know very much about it. UCLA's newly established Turkish Student Association wants to change this, starting with their first-ever game night. Reporter Emily Chu has the story. [2:26]

The Daily Bruin Radio Show: A Poetry Jam with a Cause

“My tongue is like a needle scratching through the grooves of a lost wisdom, trying to find a faith that beats like yours. What secrets do your bones hold?”



That’s an excerpt from spoken word artist Mayda del Valle’s performance at the White House. In this interview, will preview UCLA’s first ever Poetry Jam where del Valle will take center stage. Reporter Christina Hughes got the chance to talk with John Freedman from OneHEARTSource to learn about the event and see what he hopes to achieve with it.



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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

The Daily Bruin Radio Show: November 15, 2010

"My tongue is like a needle scratching through the grooves of a lost wisdom, trying to find a faith that beats like yours. What secrets do your bones hold?”

That’s an excerpt from spoken word artist Mayda del Valle’s performance at the White House. On tonight’s show, we have a preview for UCLA’s first ever Poetry Jam where del Valle will take center stage. John Freedman from OneHEARTSource talks to us about the event and shares what he hopes to achieve with it.


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The Daily Bruin Sports Show: November 15, 2010

On this week's edition of The Daily Bruin Sports Show, hosts Sam Strong and Eli Smukler dive into basketball season as the Bruins opened the regular season with an 83-50 win over Cal State Northridge. The guys talk about the team's new look this season. But fear not, UCLA football hasn't gone away. The Bruins had a bye last week as they prepare for their game at Washington on Thursday.
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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Historical waltz attendees dance through time with rhythm

News Brief: Though popular dance styles focus on individual, unorganized movement, attendees of a historical waltz event twirled together under the Powell Library rotunda on Saturday. [0:41]

Astronomy Live! engages children in 'Exploring Your Universe' fair

News Brief: Astronomy Live! is an outreach group of UCLA graduate students from the Physics and Astronomy departments. Their annual “Exploring Your Universe” fair upholds their mission of teaching astronomy to kids in an interactive way. [1:21]

Movie 'Jolene' follows one woman through destructive relationships even as she keeps hope for a better life

November 12, 2010 - "Jolene," starring newcomer Jessica Chastain as a red-headed young woman who travels across the country experiencing a string of unhealthy relationships, opened Friday at Laemmle's Sunset 5 in Los Angeles on November 5. [2:48]

Friday, November 12, 2010

Ancient Mexico comes to LACMA in the form of Olmec art exhibit

November 12, 2010 - This fall, UCLA’s anthropology department offers an off-campus course on Olmec art once a week at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The museum is closed on Wednesdays, so students get the exhibit all to themselves. A giant head greets visitors at the entrance. [4:58]

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Ashe Center calls the shots this flu season

News Brief: With the return of its annual flu shot fairs, the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center is trying to get students ready for flu season quickly and conveniently.



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Staying in touch with American Indian roots

November is American Indian Heritage Month, and UCLA's American Indian Student Association, or AISA, is celebrating with a series of events and activities this week. Mattie Varner, the youth conference coordinator for AISA, discusses her roots.



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UCLA faculty divided on move to online courses

News Brief: University of California campuses are considering a move to online undergraduate instruction, but not everyone is on board.



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Parents' Weekend reunites Bruins with their families

Families reunited with their Bruins last Friday for the beginning of UCLA’s Parents’ Weekend. The first night, campus festivities came to a close with a large Bruin Barbeque in Dickson Plaza, where UCLA students joined their families for food, live music and dancing.



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UCLA Radiation Oncology Department awarded $14 million grant

With the renewal of a grant, a team of researchers at the Radiation Oncology Department will continue focusing its efforts to find treatment for radiation damage.



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Proposition 26 would change how certain fees are increased

November 1, 2010 - Proposition 26 is about the difference between the "tax" and the "fee". But what does that mean? [2:19]

Proposition 21 aims to use vehicle and license registration fees to fund state parks

November 1, 2010 - State parks comprise some of California’s most beautiful scenery. A new measure would charge motorists to help fund them. [1:59]

The Daily Bruin Radio Show: New Terasaki Life Sciences building opens

October 25, 2010 - The Terasaki Life Sciences building, named after Professor Emeritus of Surgery Paul Ichiro Terasaki, was officially opened this morning at 10 a.m. The Dean of Life Sciences, Victoria Sork, says that this new building is a huge improvement over the old one.

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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Daily Bruin Sports Show: November 8, 2010

Rick Neuheisel and company pulled off a dramatic late win this weekend over Oregon State. Sam Strong and Eli Smukler discuss UCLA’s performance and look ahead to games. And special guest Jon Gold from LA Daily News.

The Daily Bruin Radio Show: November 8, 2010

“I was born on the prairies where the wind blew free and there was nothing to break the light of the sun. I was born where there were no enclosures.” -Geronimo

On tonight’s show, American Indian Student Association representative Mattie Varner discusses her cultural roots and previews the events that AISA has in store for Native American Awareness Week.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

The Daily Bruin Sports Show: November 1, 2010

Daily Bruin Sports Editor Sam Strong is joined in the studio by guest host Brantley Watson. On tonight's show, they'll review UCLA Football's disappointing loss at home to the Arizona Wildcats. Plus, special guest caller Tony Dye is on tonight's show!

The Daily Bruin Radio Show: November 1, 2010

Less than 24 hours to go until it's time to vote in the 2010 midterm elections. On tonight’s show, we'll feature two proposition stories and we'll also have all the latest UCLA news.