Monday, May 30, 2011

Long Story Short: UCLA students share their stories of campus

May 30, 2011 - A guitar-playing man named Rich Nixon is a regular in Westwood village, occupying the same bench twice a week to serenade the city by day. By night, students run through apartment parties and end the night at Bruin Cafe. As we say on the show, everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours?

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: Spring Sing Bruin Choice Award winner James Bunning chats with and performs for Long Story Short

May 30, 2011 - We’re joined in the studio by singer-songwriter James Bunning. He won the Bruin Choice Award at this year’s Spring Sing for his performance of “One More.” He’ll play his guitar and perform a couple of songs for us.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: May 30, 2011

May 30, 2011 - There is no single UCLA story. For our final show of the year, we check in with people in and around campus to get a taste of the variety of experiences.

Later on in the show, we'll be joined in the studio by Spring Sing contestant James Bunning. The singer-songwriter won the Bruin Choice Award for his song, "One More." He'll play a couple of other pieces for us.

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

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Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: May 30, 2011

May 30, 2011 - Sam and Eli will recap the most exciting weekend of the baseball season. UCLA won the Pac-10 Championship outright for the first time since 1986 and learned they would be hosting an NCAA Regional. We have reaction from the Jackie Robinson Stadium clubhouse as the team learned who would be coming to Los Angeles this weekend.

We also bid farewell to 50 percent of Overtime: it's the last time you'll get to hear Eli Smukler's sweet pipes on these airwaves as he will be graduating and heading off to Washington, D.C.

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

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Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: A look back at the best show moments

Co-hosts Sam Strong and Eli Smukler, Daily Bruin senior sports writers, look at the funny moments on the show this past year as Smukler will be graduating from UCLA.

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports airs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

UCLA graduate student shares his feelings on attending 11th Doha Forum in Qatar

May 20, 2011 -- At the 11th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade and Enriching the Middle East’s Economic Future Conference in Qatar, a team of UCLA graduate students represented the university in facilitating discussions about the recent spring revolutions.

Political science graduate student Nathan Gonzalez attended the conference. This is his experience. [1:05]

Monday, May 23, 2011

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: May 23, 2011

Sports editor Sam Strong and assistant sports editor Ryan Menezes talk about how the UCLA baseball team is doing so far. Strong also attended a basketball practice and gives an update on the team. They give follow up analysis of the latest sports news.

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

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Long Story Short: Daily Bruin editor reviews Spring Sing acts

May 23, 2011 – If the high demand and long line for Spring Sing tickets meant you walking away empty-handed, Daily Bruin Film and Television editor Alex Goodman will fill you in on what you missed out. Goodman makes his last visit of the year to the studio to review UCLA’s annual musical talent and variety show.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: Student employee shares Bike Center experiences during Bike Week

May 23, 2011 - Bike Week took place at UCLA last week, with the university offering pit stops and bicycle maintenance services. Reporter Melissa Chiong hung out at the UCLA Bike Center to see what the environment was like during the cyclist-friendly week.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: Undergraduate actress explores journey with 'heartless'

May 23, 2011 - Second-year theater student Briana Gantsweg plays a dark and abusive character in UCLA’s “The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Erendira and Her Heartless Grandmother.” Although Gantsweg has little in common with the mean, old woman she plays, she talks about what it takes to get into character.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: May 23, 2011

May 23, 2011- Reporter Melissa Chiong talks to the UCLA Bike Shop to check out its inner workings during Bike Week. On another transportation note, parking around UCLA is not an easy task. We hear some of people’s craziest parking stories.

Later on in the show, we learn about how one UCLA Theater, Film and Television student gets in character. And last but not least, Daily Bruin Film and TV editor Alex Goodman comes on the show to review Spring Sing 2011.

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

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Long Story Short: Students describe struggles to park in Westwood Village

May 23, 2011 - Student drivers might agree that parking in and around Westwood Village isn’t the most fun thing to do. A few students share their frustrations and the lengths they’ve gone to nab that last spot.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Track coach Johnny Gray shares his thoughts on running as a sport

April 14, 2011 - Assistant track coach Johnny Gray answers the question, "Why do you like track?" Here's what he really thinks of running. Gray spoke with the Daily Bruin's Lee Witbeck at Drake Stadium. [1:19]

Talented Bruins put on Dream's Talent Show to support undocumented students

May 2, 2011 - The DREAM Act, or the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, is a much-debated piece of legislation that would provide a pathway for undocumented students to gain citizenship and pursue higher education. Last week, undocumented and documented students alike hosted a talent show to raise funds for the campus group IDEAS at UCLA, which works as a support system for undocumented students. Reporter Emily Chu has the story. [2:56]

Research psychologist and former monk Lobsang Rapgay talks about how Buddhist concepts relate to neuroscience research

May 3, 2011 – A recent symposium on campus about Buddhism and neuroscience included a roster of UCLA researchers. Among the participants was longtime student of the brain and Buddhist spirituality, research psychologist Lobsang Rapgay.
Rapgay is the director of the Clinical Training program for Mental Health Professionals at the Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at UCLA. He spoke with the Daily Bruin's Alex Chen about his life as a former monk and deputy secretary for His Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as how Buddhist concepts are being applied to neuroscience research. [2:12]

Tiffany Lua talks about her start in golf, her current experience on the women's golf team and her plans for the future

May 4, 2011 - Sophomore golfer Tiffany Lua is the up-and-coming star of UCLA's women's golf team. Although younger than many of her teammates, Lua has proven she has what it takes to be a great golfer. It is still early in her career, but it seems that Lua is ahead of the cut. [1:24]

Monday, May 16, 2011

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: May 16, 2011

The sports guys continue their UCLA baseball coverage on Overtime, week eight edition. Tonight’s guest is Aaron Fitt, lead college writer for Baseball America.

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Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: Baseball America blogger assesses Bruin baseball from national, playoff perspectives

May 16, 2011 - Baseball America blogger Aaron Fitt joins Sam and Eli to discuss the UCLA baseball team from a national perspective and assess the Bruins' playoff picture. You can read Aaron's blog at BaseballAmerica.com and follow him on Twitter at @AaronFitt.

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports airs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: Challenge course fosters teamwork, trust

May 16, 2011 – Tucked away behind Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, the challenge course at UCLA offers towering poles, suspended cables and lessons in trust. The course is designed to foster teamwork among participants while pushing personal limits. Floormates from Rieber Vista and their friends spent Saturday morning helping each other walk on wires through the air.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: Hillel’s Persian community explores culture in ‘How to be Persian’ event

May 16, 2011 - Last week, the Persian community at UCLA Hillel hosted a “How to be Persian” event. Aside from eating food and learning Middle Eastern belly dance, attendees had the chance to ask relationship advice, focusing on dating from a Persian Jewish perspective.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: Cultural differences merge in inter-ethnic relationship at UCLA

May 16, 2011 - Fourth-year Design | Media Arts student Matthew Miller’s parents have always been quick to shower him with support. Fifth-year Design | Media Arts student Cindy Chi’s picks on her for everything from grades to clothes. Matthew and Cindy are a couple at UCLA, and they share with reporter Helen Zhao how family background can affect intimate relationships. Born and raised in Orange County, Cindy did not have a typical American upbringing with her Taiwanese parents.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: May 16, 2011

Last week, the Persian Community at UCLA Hillel brought students together for a night of Middle Eastern dancing and cooking. At the end, students discussed how religion and ethnicity play a role in dating. Later in the show, we talk with a couple from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds about how they make their relationship work.

And finally, on Saturday, six students took on the challenge course at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center. Reporter Rachel Garcia shadowed the group as it bonded through activities on the ground and in air.

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

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Monday, May 9, 2011

DJ Dr. Demento offers comedic alternative to mainstream music

Dr. Demento made his way back to the UCLA campus Saturday as a guest DJ for the Hollywood Movie Magic Ball hosted by the Ballroom Dance Club. A UCLA alumnus, he graduated in 1967 with a master’s degree in folklore and ethnomusicology. He spoke by phone with reporter Melissa Chiong about his life as a radio personality. His show airs at drdemento.com.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: Faculty and students remember the landmark societal trends, events in their lives

For a generation of college students, the question is, “Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001?” For older generations, there is the death of John F. Kennedy, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. There are moments that define generations and people remember exactly where they were when they happened. Reporter Helen Zhao asked people around campus to share some of their memories. It turned out that some remember big moments. Others were affected by broader societal trends.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: UCC priest remembers the positive legacy of the late Pope John Paul II, now in the process of being canonized

Last week, Pope Benedict XVI beatified Pope John Paul II, waiving the normal five year waiting period that must pass before canonisation can occur. One of the University Catholic Center's church ministers, Father Paul Rospond, remembers the Pope, touching on his influence and popularity.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: Undergraduate statistics students compete at Data Fest 2011

At UCLA’s Undergraduate Data Fest 2011, teams of undergraduate statistics students competed to come up with the most creative display of a set of data. Third-year student Lance Perry participated in the weekend-long competition. He tells us what it was like and gives his take on how stats can be fun.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Long Story Short: May 9, 2011

From the good times to the bad times, memories from those big moments and experiences in life stick with us. On this week’s show, host Andrea Wang talks with the University Catholic Center’s Father Paul Rospond about how he remembers the recently beatified Pope John Paul II. We also ask people on campus about the events or experiences that stand out in their minds.

Later on in the show, reporter Melissa Chiong talks to DJ Dr. Demento about his 40-year career on the radio, heralding in artists such as Weird Al Yankovic and songs like 1962’s “Monster Mash.” And finally, third-year statistics student Lance Perry comes into the studio to talk about UCLA Undergraduate Data Fest 2011, a memorable weekend-long competition that tests students’ creative capacity.


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

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Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: Interview with UCLA pitcher Trevor Bauer

Junior pitcher Trevor Bauer drops by the studio to discuss his unique experience coming to UCLA and the team's mentality coming into this season after a run in the 2010 NCAA College World Series last June.

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports airs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: Assistant Sports Editor Ryan Menezes talks Pac-10 Basketball

Ryan Menezes, Daily Bruin assistant sports editor, calls in to discuss the upcoming season Pac-10 Basketball, now that players such as Klay Thompson have left the conference for the draft. Eli and Ryan also discuss coach Sean Miller's decision to remain at Arizona, and more.

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports airs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: May 9, 2011

Sports Editor Sam Strong and Senior Sports Writer Eli Smukler talk about how the UCLA men’s baseball team is doing. Plus, a special guest this week: Junior pitcher Trevor Bauer comes in to the studio to chat about the season with the hosts.

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

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Long Story Short: Midvale Sessions strives to create musical utopia

Midvale Sessions is a series of student-fueled and homegrown (apartment-grown) concerts that happen right off the Hill. It started only a quarter ago, and its increasing popularity can be attributed to the founders' all-inclusive philosophy as much as to the spontaneous energy of live performances. The program recently had its first show of the quarter. It was an evening full of surprises. [3:36]

Long Story Short: Native Foods Café sells customers on fresh, fake meat

Native Foods Cafe cares a lot about what goes into its food, and the alternative meat offered by the chain is no exception. Reporter Andrea Wang visits a Native Foods Cafe kitchen to watch chef Tanya Petrovna in action. [4:50]

Long Story Short: Fourth-year student Vollmer keeps his focus on his Christian faith

In honor of the Au Naturale Issue of prime magazine, Daily Bruin Radio spoke with people on campus about their essential beliefs and values. Fourth-year history and political science student Paul Vollmer is an enthusiastic Christian. [1:11]

Long Story Short: Professor Judea Pearl discusses his scientific interests, desire to instill curiosity in students

In honor of the Au Naturale issue of prime magazine, Daily Bruin Radio asked people on campus about their essential beliefs and values. Computer science Professor Judea Pearl became passionate about science during his childhood, when he read biographies of famous scientists such as Galileo, Archimedes and Faraday. [1:27]

Long Story Short: A UCLA staff member has puts the ups and downs of life into perspective

In honor of the Au Naturale issue of prime magazine, Daily Bruin Radio asked people on campus about their essential beliefs and values. Stephen Collins works at the UCLA Lab School, and he stressed the importance of honestly learning from one’s strengths and weaknesses. [0:53]

Long Story Short: May 2, 2011

A brand-new Prime magazine comes out this Thursday, and Long Story Short is going au naturale in honor of the new issue’s theme. Daily Bruin Film/TV editor Alex Goodman, a familiar voice on the show, co-hosts alongside Devin Kelly.

This week, we’re embracing the natural things in life. Host Andrea Wang goes behind the scenes at Native Foods cafe to find out how exactly they create their alternative meat. And reporter Emily Chu stops by Midvale Sessions, a biweekly apartment event where students let loose, socialize and celebrate music.

Also, graduate student Garima Singh talks to us about the what, why and how of meditating. And finally, what is most important to you? Students and professors share with us their essential beliefs.

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

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Long Story Short: Relaxation may just be a few deep breaths away

Graduate student Garima Singh explains Sahaja meditation before walking us through a simple and relaxing meditation exercise. [5:57]

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: May 2, 2011

On this week’s show, the Sports guys do what they do best: give you the biggest sports UCLA sports updates with some followup analysis, while also making you laugh. Eli and Sam discuss former UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers and safety Rahim Moore NFL draft, and how UCLA baseball faired against No. 7 Oregon State. Also, hear more about the Daily Bruin Sports Department's defeat of Daily Trojan Sports during the annual Blood Ball game.

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

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