Netters set to tighten ‘Dogs’ collar By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff Two weeks and a leap in the polls later, the UCLA men’s tennis team takes to the court to resume dual-match action today against Fresno State. The match, which kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles Tennis Center, weather permitting, will […]
Author Archives:
Setting the record straight on child abuse
Setting the record straight on child abuse Inaccurate reporting confuses details of psychiatric disorders By Brenda Bursch I am writing in response to an article printed on the front page of the Daily Bruin on Friday, Feb. 16, titled "Lawsuit filed against Neuropsychiatric Institute." I am extremely concerned about the inaccuracies that appeared in the […]
St. Valentine: love doctor or knife-wielding horror?
St. Valentine: love doctor or knife-wielding horror? Sweat pants, turkey pasta make perfect relationship Any writer who considers him or herself to be a humorist (which unscrambled means thourism, which means nothing) can not stay off the subjects of the opposite gender, sex, love and relationships. As many may have guessed, I consider myself a […]
Rally shows regents students’ strong will
Rally shows regents students’ strong will Critics need to re-examine stance By Dan Ryu On Thursday, I read a viewpoint regarding the Feb. 21 affirmative action rally and takeover of Bunche Hall ("Bunche protest all washed up in alternate Bruin universe," Feb. 29). Written by someone who obviously does not support the issue, I could […]
Letters
‘JFK’ junkie Editor: Last week, a student expressed concerns about his missing voter registration card ("Voters beware," Feb. 28). This student implied that because he did not sign an affirmative action petition, the external vice president’s office discarded his voter registration card. Possibly, this student has watched "JFK" too many times to believe that there […]
Creature of tradition
Creature of tradition UCLA’s Fowler Museum of Cultural History showcases the diversity and culture of a Mexican ceramic artform that brings its human alter egos to life By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Contributor What has two heads, human eyes and the body of a dog? Why, a nagual, of course! Naguales are legendary creatures that […]
Director proves truth stranger than fiction
Director proves truth stranger than fiction Reality-inspired film departs from American entertainment values By Jeffrey Shore Daily Bruin Contributor In the entertainment industry, where humility is not always perceived as a virtue, British director Benjamin Ross is something of a rarity. While involved in a deep discussion about his new film, "The Young Poisoner’s Handbook," […]