Long Story Short: October 3, 2011

October 3, 2011 – Daily Bruin senior staffer Marjorie Yan brings her musical mojo to preview the next big happenings in the world of music. She reviews two new albums that are about to hit the market — Joe Jonas’ solo album, “Fastlife,” as well as Jack’s Mannequin’s “People and Things.” Later, UCLA School of Law Professor Asli Bali and Middle Eastern history Professor James Gelvin hone in on a topic that is making headlines in the international arena ““ the civil war in Libya. They discuss the intersection between politics and human rights issues that resulted in two groups clashing over control of Libya.

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UCLA professors offer perspective on Libyan uprising

October 3, 2011 – James Gelvin, a professor of modern Middle Eastern history, and UCLA School of Law Professor Asli Bali come on the show to discuss the ins and outs of the Libyan uprising. Fresh out of a lecture on the subject earlier in the day, the two highlight the key information they think everyone should know.

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_BruinBill credit card fees justified_

For years, UCLA has covered the extra fees applied to every BruinBill payment students make using their credit cards.

Now, in an effort to cut costs, UCLA has transferred the fees onto students by implementing a 2.75 percent convenience fee for BruinBill credit card payments, which cover tuition, housing, parking permits and other items.

Though this extra charge may seem far from convenient, the university shouldered the burden of paying $6.5 million for those credit card fees for 17 years.