Told he had been elected as this year’s speaker for the “My Last Lecture” event, Phil Gussin, standing on the stage of his political science class, had to swallow down tears.
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UCLA professor Tara Browner expresses her love for espresso
Feb. 24, 2012 – Ethnomusicology professor Tara Browner’s dependence on coffee developed long after the stereotypical undergraduate years in college. Upon tasting her first latte after finishing graduate school, her passion grew quickly and she progressed from owning a basic espresso machine to investing in the true aficionado’s La Pavoni machine (pictured). She sat down with Daily Bruin Radio to discuss how coffee has become integral for her, both in the classroom and in everyday life.
This is a feature story for the Daily Bruin’s Coffee Week.
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Cooking tips from the Meat Education and Appreciation Team
Jan. 26, 2012 – Fourth-year student Kyler Murlas and fifth-year student Jamie Irvine have been cooking meat since before MEAT started. They discuss their tried-and-true tips on properly cooking a steak, their favorite cuts of meat and what proteins they would like to appreciate next.
Read more about MEAT here.
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UCLA Health System workers amass change for a priceless cause in Operation Mend
Robert Minich picked up a penny off the ground and dropped it back into the pail of coins he gripped in his hands.
Bruin Republicans host Tammy Bruce in effort to add perspective to conservatism
In spite of a 30-minute delay, a crowd of about 60 people remained captive as Tammy Bruce made a late entrance into Moore Hall.
Bruce, a conservative radio talk show host, gave a speech titled “How Conservative Politics Empower Women, Gays, and Blacks,” put on by Bruin Republicans Wednesday night.
Samantha Schutte, president of Bruin Republicans and a third-year political science and economics student, said she thought Bruce’s mixed politics could draw a varied crowd and bring a new perspective to the campus.
Bruce, who is openly gay, immediately addressed her seemingly contradictory politics when she took to the stage.
“I’m not a Michele Bachmann conservative.
Prime Song Sampler
Some songs are famous for their catchy melodies. Others, like the ones here, are notable for their timeless vibe and unexpected background stories.
“He Won’t Go” by Adele
“Lola” by The Kinks
“Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day
“Love Song” by Sara Bareilles
“Every Breath You Take” by The Police
On the Record: With a faltering economy and potential loan crisis, should students use education to better prepare them for the job market?
September 18, 2011 – Moody’s Analytics has warned that student loans may be the next financial bubble to burst. Students in 2011 graduated with an average of around $27,000 in debt, and the cost of tuition has inflated faster than all goods, health care, housing and energy prices. Do these facts warrant major concerns for economic disaster? And if so, what can students do to prevent a student loan crisis while still being able to pay for school? [6:44]