Monday, February 28, 2011

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: February 28, 2011

The guys have a lot to talk about: The UCLA men’s basketball team won its last game at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, putting them in a tie for first place in the Pac-10 Conference. Hosts Sam Strong and Eli Smukler discuss the victory and play some cuts from the postgame press conference, and Percy Allen from the Seattle Times joins the show to talk more college basketball. And as always, the hosts break down more sports news and stats from over the weekend.

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Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: Bruin Locker Room – February 28, 2011

Sam Strong and Eli Smukler listen to snippets from Saturday's emotional post-game press conference, after UCLA's 71-49 upset of No. 18 Arizona in the final men's basketball game at Pauley Pavilion before year-long renovations. [6:58]

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: Interview with Seattle Times' Percy Allen

Percy Allen from the Seattle Times joins the show to talk about Washington's loss to Washington State on Sunday, and the upcoming game in Seattle during the Bruins' final two games of the season. [7:23]

Long Story Short: February 28, 2011

Saturday, the UCLA United Afghan Club held its annual fundraiser. What makes this event so successful, and what does it mean to the Southern California Afghan community? Also, Andrea Wang talks to Sayeda Fazel about her experience volunteering in a clinic in her homeland of Afghanistan.

Lady Gaga may have copied Madonna in her newest single “Born This Way.” But how important is originality in music these days? Melissa Chiong reports.

And move over, vinyl records are making a comeback. Reporter Alex Goodman suggests novel things you can do with a record player.

Create your own tunes and beats at Andre Michelle Labratory and Director Ron Winter's Website. E-mail us your creations at dailybruinradio@media.ucla.edu, and we'll play them on next week's show.

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Long Story Short: Alumna reflects on her time at hospital in her homeland of Afghanistan

UCLA alumna Sayeda Fazel recently returned to Afghanistan for the first time in 15 years. Fazel has pre-med ambitions, so she volunteered at a hospital near her home. Eventually the clinic asked her to deliver babies and suture patients on her own because of lack of resources and manpower. Fazel reflects on her time there and her experiences in the obstetric ward. [6:49]

Long Story Short: Old-school vinyl records aren’t going out of style

These days, we expect all our newfangled gadgets to multi-task. But some students prefer old-school technology, and they’re not alone – USA Today reports that the fastest-selling music format last year was records. Daily Bruin Film and TV Editor Alex Goodman finds out that there are lots of things you can do with vinyl. [2:32]

Long Story Short: For Lady Gaga and others, is a little imitation all that bad?

Lady Gaga has made a name for herself as a trailblazer in pop music – wearing a dress made of meat has a way of doing that. But recently she's found herself in a sticky situation with her latest single, "Born This Way." Critics contend Gaga is copying Madonna. But reporter Melissa Chiong explains that it's only recently that we've been begun expecting originality from our artists. [4:05]

Long Story Short: Not just UCLA students came to United Afghan Club’s fundraising banquet on Saturday

UCLA's United Afghan Club hosted its third annual fundraising banquet on Saturday in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. What sets this cultural night apart from other similar events on campus is the fact that it attracts so many people from outside of UCLA. [3:11]

Monday, February 21, 2011

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: February 21, 2011

On the Week Eight edition of Overtime, the hosts review the weekend’s games, including the UCLA men’s basketball loss to Cal. Assistant Sports Editor Ryan Menezes will join the show as this week’s guest co-host. And in place of Bruin Locker Room, the guys will play a new game called “Fill in the Blank.” Don’t miss out.

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Long Story Short: February 21, 2011

We’re devoting the show to the leaders of America and UCLA. On the UCLA side of things, we’ve got interviews with student leaders. To honor America’s commanders in chief, we had reporter Helen Zhao test students’ knowledge on trivia about the presidents. We also talk to English Professor Karen Rowe about her own trivia knowledge. And an Abraham Lincoln look-a-like at UCLA? You better believe it.

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Long Story Short: Professor Karen Rowe reveals little-known facts about our early presidents

George Washington never chopped down a cherry tree, and Thomas Jefferson invented a macaroni machine. English Professor Karen Rowe shares her collection of trivia tidbits about the early presidents. [3:23]

Long Story Short: The Adventures of Being a President at UCLA

From juggling on Janss steps to body painting in Panama, presidents of UCLA organizations share the adventures their leadership roles have taken them on, and some of the challenges they have faced. [2:38]

Long Story Short: UCLA student talks honestly about his transformation into Abraham Lincoln

Take a moment and imagine Abraham Lincoln, a very tall man with an iconic beard and honest gaze. So how does a 5-foot-6, Asian second-year economics student pull off Abe’s look? Charlie Tso talks about his attempt to costume up as our 16th president. [2:37]

Long Story Short: Going from a simple idea to founding Swipes for the Homeless

Bryan Pezeshki is a third-year neuroscience student and founder and president of Swipes for the Homeless. The student organization uses unwanted meal swipes to provide food for people in Westwood and on campus who can’t afford it. In this Q&A, Pezeshki talks about leadership and how his simple idea blossomed into a full-fledged organization. [3:37]

Thursday, February 17, 2011

UCLA alumna, past UC Poet Laureate Rhoda Janzen speaks on her compelling past Rhoda Janzen gives reading of 'Strongly Scented Sonnet'

February 17, 2011 - Although poet and UCLA alumna Rhoda Janzen is now better known for her memoir, her creative roots lie in poetry. She'll be reading some of that work at the Hammer Museum tonight, and here, Janzen reads her poem "Strongly Scented Sonnet" for Daily Bruin Radio by phone.

It's about armpits and apples.

UCLA alumna, past UC Poet Laureate Rhoda Janzen to deliver poetry readings at Hammer

February 17, 2011 - Rhoda Janzen, UC Poet Laureate (1994 and 1997) and UCLA alumna is reading at the Hammer Museum tonight. Janzen has been a Mennonite, a writer, a model, and more. Her unconventional life is the subject of her best-selling memoir Mennonite In A Little Black Dress. Janzen spoke with Daily Bruin Radio by phone. [2:17]

Students dance through an old love story at the Romeo and Juliet Italian Renaissance Ball

February 14, 2011 – Bruins eager to expand their dance repertoire headed to Powell Library on Saturday for the 8th Annual Romeo and Juliet Italian Renaissance Ball. [3:17]

Students face financial worries as Smart Grant is slated to end in 2011

February 17, 2011 - In 2009, the stimulus bill poured 30 billion dollars into financial aid for college students. However, as these funds dry up, some worry higher education will be out of reach for many students by 2011. [2:02]

Monday, February 14, 2011

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: February 14, 2011

On this week’s show, Sports Editor Sam Strong and Eli Smukler will fill you in on the weekend scores and stats. You’ll also hear clips from the Oregon State postgame press conference with some followup analysis by the hosts. Last but not least, UCLA freshman center Joshua Smith joins the hosts for a live interview in the studio.

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Long Story Short: February 14, 2011

Stories of love, long-lasting love, and lost love. It’s the Valentine’s edition of Long Story Short!

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Long Story Short: Remembering that first crush

From that brief kindergarten crush to long-time friendships, UCLA students are nostalgic over their first crushes. Radio News Editor Marico Moredo headed to campus to investigate. [3:09]

Long Story Short: Saving the Faculty Center to honor a love story

UCLA plans to replace its current Faculty Center with a new hotel and conference facility. Ann Duncan is one of a group of preservationists hoping to save the existing building. Her family also helped found the Faculty Center. But this isn't a story about revenue or facilities. This is a love story. [2:53]

Long Story Short: Best picks for Valentine's Day flicks

Long Story Short’s film critic Alex Goodman talks about the perfect movies for Valentine’s Day, and why the tearjerking love story The Notebook is not among his picks. [4:33]

Long Story Short: Sometimes romance requires a little "trial and error"

Love hurts even the musicians. Alexandro Hernandez, an ethnomusicology graduate student, was rejected in the mountains of Mexico but found love riding bikes in San Francisco. He spoke to reporter Wan Wong. [3:14]

Monday, February 7, 2011

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: February 7, 2011

As UCLA men’s basketball provides the wins, Sam Strong continues to provide the analysis with guest host Ryan Eshoff. On this week’s show, the hosts will talk about the team’s win against St. John’s on Saturday. They’ll also discuss junior quarterback Richard Brehaut’s decision to join the baseball team in addition to playing football. Oregon Daily Emerald sports editor Luke Clark returns as this week’s guest.

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Long Story Short: February 7, 2011

What was it like to be in Egypt when the anti-government protests broke out on the streets of Cairo? One student tells her story.

In tech updates, UCLA taps into the Foursquare network, and Verizon gets the iPhone 4 on Feb. 10. Want to become the “mayor” of Kerckhoff Coffee House with your new Verizon iPhone? Learn how.

Plus, Daily Bruin Opinion columnist Asad Ramzanali talks about the complicated USAC funding application and how he thinks it should be fixed.

All this and more...

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Long Story Short: UCLA student shares what the protests in Egypt were like before UC students were evacuated

Morgan Walsh, a fourth-year Middle Eastern and North African Studies student from UCLA, was evacuated from Egypt last week, joining 18 other University of California students. Finally back in Los Angeles, Walsh shows us the recent protests through her eyes. [8:22]

Long Story Short: UCLA partners with networking website Foursquare

UCLA recently partnered with social media website Foursquare. UCLA Foursquare campus ambassador Nathaniel Villegas checks in with us about how to create a spot for our own station. [3:56]

Long Story Short: Verizon’s iPhone 4 set to release on Feb. 10

Verizon releases its own iPhone 4 on Feb. 10, and according to president and chief executive officer Dan Mead, online sales broke records within the first two hours. But is it worth it to upgrade or buy the phone at full price, or even switch services? Daily Bruin senior staff Millie Tran gives her take on Verizon’s big step. [10:45]

Long Story Short: Student groups must go through difficult process to apply for USAC funding

Who knew that applying for USAC funding could be so difficult? Asad Ramzanali, opinion columnist for the Daily Bruin, explains the hurdles a student group has to overcome to be a part of the USAC budget.

Here’s Ramzanali’s column on the issue. [4:26]

Thursday, February 3, 2011

College StarLeague battles it out in the cosmos of Starcraft II

February 2, 2011 - The Collegiate StarLeague brings together teams from 144 universities and junior colleges to battle each other in the videogame, StarCraft II. For the uninitiated, or “noobs,” to use videogame lingo, StarCraft II is a sci-fi real-time strategy game that was released in July. UCLA’s team recently started its second season in the league and competes every Saturday. Rachel Garcia reports. [2:43]