Bruin creates nonprofit to alleviate hunger in Africa

Steven Ng knew he wanted to create his own nonprofit organization after he spent two weeks volunteering at medical centers and orphanages in Kenya this summer. The third-year economics student said he funded the trip to Africa himself because he wanted to volunteer while living in the conditions of the continent. Inspired by his trip, […]

Long Story Short – September 30, 2013

Long Story Short kicks off their first show of the school year with new hosts Sidhaant Shah and Jennifer Crane. First, Daily Bruin Sports senior staffer Andrew Erickson and Radio reporter Meral Arik share their experiences rushing a fraternity and sorority, respectively. Afterwards, Daily Bruin Opinion columnist Ryan Nelson explains why a financial literacy GE […]

What’s happening at UCLA this week: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4

See what’s happening on your campus this week: Tuesday:Is Reality Overrated?A talk and reading with author Etgar Keret.Fowler Museum – Lenart Auditorium5:30 – 7:30 p.m. California College Candlelight EventA candlelight event for people who have experienced or have been impacted by mental health issues and suicide.De Neve Plaza5:30 p.m. Sex Squad’s Bringing Safe Sexy Back […]

What’s happening at UCLA this weekend: Sept. 27 – 29

See what’s happening on your campus this weekend:   Friday: Cookies & Queers UCLA LGBT Campus Resource Center Student Activities Center B36 4 – 6 p.m. Bruin Resource Center Parenting Students Welcome University Village Apartments 6 – 8 p.m. BruinFest Intramural Field 8:30 – 11:30 p.m.   Saturday: UCLA Day at the LA County Fair […]

Incoming text from Sproul: Your laundry is ready

Newly opened residential buildings Sproul Cove and Sproul Landing will house laundry machines that text students’ cell phones after finishing a wash or dry cycle. Clarissa Chan, a first-year physical sciences student, said she thinks the new laundry machines will allow students to participate in other activities while doing laundry. “It is going to benefit […]

Long Story Short – September 23, 2013

This week Jennifer Crane and Tristan Walczak host Long Story Short. What does young love, lingering parents, and dining hall smiles have in common? Daily Bruin online blogger, Jake Rosen lists trends and observations in his blog, “The Rarities of Zero Week”. Afterwards, listen to clips of MGMT, Lorde, Justin Timberlake, Arcade Fire, and Haim […]

Influential UCLA professor and producer William Froug dies at 91

William Froug, an Emmy award-winning writer-producer and a professor emeritus who reshaped the screenwriting program at UCLA, died Aug. 25 of natural causes. He was 91. Froug’s family and close friends knew him as a humorous man with a booming personality who had a passion for writing and teaching at UCLA. He was proud to […]