Daily Bruin A&E caught up with some UCLA students and found out what they were listening to on the way to class.
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Speaks Out: Pick-up lines
Last week we asked for your ideal marriage proposal; now we want to know, what’s your best pick-up line? Here is what some UCLA students had to say.
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.
Long Story Short streams Mondays at 6 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Visit our broadcast archive or subscribe to our podcast.
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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.
Long Story Short streams online Mondays at 6 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here. Visit our broadcast archive or subscribe to our podcast.
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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.
_2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lacks relevance_
To me, those lyrics, along with the simple electric guitar riff that accompanies it, are some of the most recognizable of any I’ve ever heard.
Can't Remain Quiet
On September 29, 2011, UCLA’s Act III Theatre Ensemble put on their fall quarter opening show, “Cabaret,” which consisted of informal acts and performances from the group. Fourth-year Catie Marron performed “Quiet” by Joanthan Reid Gealt, a song about the place of communication in a healthy relationship.