Thursday, March 31, 2011

Lo and behold! The Internet was born

April 1, 2011 - In 1969, a group of UCLA engineers sent the first-ever Internet message from UCLA to the Stanford Research Institute. Leonard Kleinrock, computer science professor and Internet technology pioneer, recounts what the message was supposed to be and what actually happened. [1:47]

Monday, March 28, 2011

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: March 28, 2011

It’s a new quarter, and the sports guys are back in business. On today’s show, Sports editor Sam Strong and Eli Smukler get you up-to-date with today's breaking news. Sophomore forward Tyler Honeycutt declared for the NBA draft, and Tar Heel point guard Larry Drew announced he will transfer to UCLA. They also review the final performances of the men’s and women’s basketball teams in the NCAA Tournament. Jeff Eisenberg of Yahoo! Sports returns as this week’s guest.

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports Show airs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. on UCLAradio.com.

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

Hear sophomore forward Tyler Honeycutt announce his departure from UCLA, and thoughts from Ben Howland on college athletes' decisions in entering the NBA draft. [7:44]

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: Interview with Jeff Eisenberg of Yahoo! Sports

Yahoo! Sports writer Jeff Eisenberg runs the college basketball blog, The Dagger. Eisenberg discusses the NCAA tournament, Tyler Honeycutt's departure from UCLA, and more. [11:19]

Long Story Short: March 28, 2011

Today’s Long Story Short focuses on the fresh starts of spring – time changes, one country rebuilds after a natural disaster and seniors prepare to graduate in June.

First, we find out how all those clocks on campus get changed for daylight savings. Then we check in with a UCLA alumna about life in Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

Also, host Andrea Wang tries out different methods of getting home safely after a late night out. We give you the rundown of the escort services offered to students by both UCLA and other groups. And we’ll finish off with the senior bucket list – must-do activities or shenanigans before graduation. We talk to graduating seniors about what they want to do between now and June.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com.

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Long Story Short: UCLA seniors nearing graduation tell what tops their 'bucket lists'

It's spring quarter here at UCLA, and for some seniors, there's a little nostalgia in the air. With their years as undergraduates coming to a close, reporter Melissa Chiong asked graduating seniors their bucket lists – the adventures and shenanigans they'd like to accomplish before turning their tassels in June. [2:17]

Long Story Short: Moving the campus clock hands on daylight savings

Two weeks ago, when daylight savings day came around, Chris Koga and Bucho Martinez make sure that the clocks on campus all change. Reporter Andrea Wang followed the UCLA maintenance duo as they manually corrected Powell Library’s clock faces. [3:40]

Long Story Short: A safe ride back for a long night out

After a night out in North Village, the walk back home can be treacherous. The undergraduate student government and Campus Crusade for Christ both offer safe rides to members of the UCLA community on Thursday nights. Hoping to avoid a long walk back to her own apartment, “Long Story Short” co-host Andrea Wang tried both services.

Check out this page ) for all you need to know about these student-provided services as well as the escort services offered by UCLA. [4:30]

Long Story Short: Through the quake

Host Devin Kelly phones in to Sonia Paul, a UCLA alumna and a former UCLAradio.com member who teaches English in Japan through the Japanese Exchange and Teaching program. Paul, living in a city southwest of Tokyo, talks about life in the aftermath of the earthquake from an American perspective. [4:05]

Friday, March 25, 2011

Animated movie “Rango” is more for parents than their children

March 4, 2011- The animated movie, “Rango,” stars Johnny Depp as a pet lizard who accidentally gains his freedom and ends up in a Wild West town. The film is rated for kids. But reporter Rachel Garcia argues that the plotline and jokes may not be appropriate for all ages. [3:20]

Alex Ebert branches out from bands with solo album 'Alexander'

March 1, 2011 - Alex Ebert’s solo project, “Alexander,” might sound too much like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. But Radio News Editor Marico Moredo thinks that Ebert still holds his own. [2:43]

'Brotherhood': A promising crime thriller

February 25, 2011 - In the new crime thriller "Brotherhood," directed by Will Canon, pledge Adam is faced with the decision of defying his frat brothers or denying his own morals after a fraternity initiation goes all wrong. Reporter Betty Huang says that "Brotherhood" has beautiful cinematography and compelling action, but she'd like to see a more nuanced representation of women. [2:59]

Doctoral student Steven Kapp shares his experience of living with Asperger's syndrome

February 23, 2011 – Steven Kapp is a doctoral student in psychological studies in education who also happens to have Asperger’s syndrome.

The American Psychiatric Association is considering subsuming this diagnosis under “Autism Spectrum Disorder.” Kapp spoke about living with his Asperger’s diagnosis as a strength rather than as a weakness.

The interview took place in the sculpture garden, with construction in the background.

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UCLA Professor Connie Kasari gives insight into Asperger's syndrom and autism

February 23, 2011 – The American Psychiatric Association is debating removing the separation between Asperger’s syndrome and autism in its new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Connie Kasari is a UCLA professor of psychological studies in education and psychiatry. She spoke about Asperger’s syndrome and autism.

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Songs about the ups and downs of love accelerate Adele up to the top of music charts in her newest album "21"

February 22, 2011 – British pop vocalist Adele releases her second album “21,” with influences from the blues and gospel, along with her distinct and powerful vocals. Reporter Wan Wong says the record has its ups and downs.

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Monday, March 7, 2011

Long Story Short: March 7, 2011

Bruins, relief is almost here! We talk about what to do once you reach spring break - and what not to do. Long Story Short film critic Alex Goodman discusses the very limited options for spring break movies. And, we’ll finish off our last show of the quarter with a live performance by Signature A Cappella.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com.

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Long Story Short: Movies for those lazy days of Spring Break

Although the selection of Spring Break-themed movies isn't great, Daily Bruin Film/TV Editor Alex Goodman returns to save the day. He reviewed one of them in particular, From Justin to Kelly, and tells you why you should avoid it at all costs. [3:43]

Long Story Short: All-female group Signature A Cappella come to the studio for a Q&A and live performance

Signature A Cappella joins Devin Kelly and Andrea Wang in the studio for a Q&A and a performance. This all-female, eighteen-member a cappella group recently released album, “Take Flight.” The album was awarded a Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award for being one of the top 10 female collegiate albums of the year. The group will also be taking the stage at Spring Sing this May. [7:02]

Long Story Short: Students share spring break plans

Spring break is the time to get away, relax or do what you couldn’t do during the quarter. Reporter Helen Zhao ventures out to get an idea of how students will be spending their week. [3:17]

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: March 7, 2011

It’s 10th Week! Sports Editor Sam Strong and Eli Smukler wrap up the last show of winter quarter with the latest Bruin basketball news, including soundbites from the Washington State postgame press conference. They also take you through UCLA sports’ scores and stats from the weekend. Jon Gold from the LA Daily News returns as this week’s guest.

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Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: Interview with Jon Gold of the LA Daily News

Jon Gold, UCLA beat writer for the LA Daily News, joins the final installment of Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports this winter quarter to discuss how the Bruins will fare in the upcoming Pac-10 Tournament, junior guard Malcolm Lee's possible knee injury, and UCLA's seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Gold runs the Inside UCLA blog on insidesocal.com. [10:43]

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: Bruin Locker Room – March 7, 2011

Sam and Eli hear clips of Ben Howland at the post-game press conference on Saturday, after the Bruins' 58-54 defeat of Washington State in overtime. [4:39]

Thursday, March 3, 2011