Performance acts as outlet for cultural expression Les Ballets Africains gives dancers chance to share ‘Heritage’ By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor For Italo Zambo, music and dance are more than just entertainment. "Our objective is to show the world that Africa has its own culture," Zambo, the artistic director of Les Ballets Africains, explains. […]
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‘Headless’ grips audience
‘Headless’ grips audience By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor One night in New York, several strangers wander into a dingy topless bar, unaware that they are about to experience the most frightening and intense night of their lives. "Headless Body in a Topless Bar" is a psychological drama playing at Melnitz this Friday. Written by […]
‘Tarantella’ dances its way to big screen
‘Tarantella’ dances its way to big screen Sorvino attracted to UCLA film students’ emotional script By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor Richard Hoblock’s screenplay for "Tarantella" did not capture the imagination of actors and producers by having a big budget or its studio backing. It lured them by affecting their emotions. "It attracted people like […]
Study may predict AIDS development
Study may predict AIDS development By Andrew Scholer Daily Bruin Contributor Doctors may be able to predict patients’ chances of progressing to AIDS by monitoring their HIV levels early on, researchers discovered. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, established blood levels of human HIV as an early indicator of drug effectiveness. […]
Chancellor to receive, and lose bonuses upon departure
Chancellor to receive, and lose bonuses upon departure By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff SAN FRANCISCO — UCLA Chancellor Charles Young will receive a $150,000 bonus when he steps down next year. But due to a violation of another contract with the university, he stands to lose other bonuses worth an additional $100,000. On top […]
Vote to restructure Comm Board delayed
Vote to restructure Comm Board delayed Student Media moves to further discuss potential changes By John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff Bringing several months of discussions to the table, Communications Board members voted Wednesday to prolong talks regarding the addition of three new professional media members to their board. The restructuring plan has come under fire […]
Undergraduate council reviewing constitution to clear up confusion
Undergraduate council reviewing constitution to clear up confusion By Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff Time and time again this year the undergraduate council has drawn criticism from both administrators and fellow students for allegedly breaking and misinterpreting its own bylaws. The council has attributed these incidents to unclear and contradictory guidelines, but now the council […]