Computers are permanent fixtures in the niches ““ cubicles, dorm rooms ““ of everyday life. Social networks, workplace operations, even individual identities have gone to the wires. But few of the computer-dependent even understand what makes the hardware tick or the mouse click. Students at Dorsey High School in the Los Angeles Unified School District […]
Author Archives: Jeyling Chou
Pouring into the bar scene
Since doodled figures started spreading their energy drink-induced wings in television commercials, the popularity and varieties of the drinks have also soared. Red Bull, the drink that started it all, claims to improve performance and concentration, as well as stimulate the metabolism. The caffeine jolt is traditionally necessary before long drives, athletic events, or finals […]
Private matters
Dave Lerman was once a comedian who made audiences of thousands laugh. He and his partner were guests on the Howard Stern Show. Together, they once toured Las Vegas, and entertained movie deals and television offers. Six years ago, he took stand-up to the hospital examination room. He does his routine in a hospital gown, […]
Seminar explores theories of time
Seventeen students and one professor meet to tackle some of the most mind-boggling contradictions and theories of time and the universe, one hour at a time. Led by physics Professor Michael Gutperle, the Fiat Lux seminar titled “What is Time?” consists of fifty minutes devoted to discussing time in the context of physics, black holes, […]
E-week celebrates engineers
The weeklong celebration of engineers and engineering at UCLA will kick off with an opening ceremony in Bruin Plaza today. Since the 1960s at UCLA, E-Week has provided an opportunity for the many engineering student groups in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science to display projects and principles of engineering. “We’re hoping […]
Building up future engineers
In the rooms of Ackerman Union, groups of high school students design and assemble their own circuits. Others learn the basics of computer programming or nanotechnology. UCLA engineering students at all levels ““ from undergraduates to post-doctorate researchers to alumni ““ stand by ready to answer questions. In the middle of it all, Rick Ainsworth, […]
Willed body case continues
The UCLA Willed Body Program has been suspended for almost a year as litigation and recommendations for reform proceed steadily. Permission to reinstate the program may be requested this summer. “We’re pleased and we’re in no hurry,” said UCLA Chancellor Albert Carnesale in a Feb. 25 interview with the Bruin, referring to the proposed reforms. […]