Cut the dissection Alternative methods are available to teach science By Jonathan Balcombe I will always remember the small, dead, squint-eyed, black and pink piglet I purchased in a see-through plastic pouch for $9 from a shelf at the back of the campus bookstore. I remember tying the four tiny cloven hooves to the edge […]
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Freedom depends on economics
Freedom depends on economics Capitalism, political policies constrain ‘little people,’ support rich Tax the rich / feed the poor / ’til there are no / rich no more. – some ’60s songwriter, "I’d love to change the world" Are you free? I certainly am, but frankly, I’d rather be expensive and get paid for this […]
Choosing a new leader for UCLA
Choosing a new leader for UCLA Students must actively participate in search for next chancellor By Brett Bouttier and Brad Miller Chancellor Charles Young’s recent notification of his retirement has stirred quite a bit of sentiment in the academic community. Beyond educational higher-ups, who recognize that his departure will be a loss to the higher […]
Presidents pull off peachy performance
Presidents pull off peachy performance Thursday night’s crowd goes wild over entire playlist By Brian Remick Daily Bruin Contributor Stuff like this doesn’t happen very often. Hundreds of people reciting in melodious harmony: "Millions of peaches – peaches for free – millions of peaches – peaches for free …" Well, maybe it doesn’t happen to […]
Stanley still striving to reach her full potential
Stanley still striving to reach her full potential Dramatic literature-lover and star of new play has dreams of taking on classic role By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Florence Stanley says her character in "The Apple Doesn’t Fall …" is a "woman of high aspirations who never lived up to her potential." Like her […]
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Untitled Former UCLA Professor Ray Brown’s newest exhibit at the FIG gallery explores the beauty and horrors of the human experience. The names of his favorite pieces? Let’s just say he’ll have to describe them to you … By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff What’s in a name? Artist and former UCLA Professor Ray Brown […]
Bruin activists discover strength in numbers
Bruin activists discover strength in numbers Common goal of equal access unites campus groups By Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff Activism at UCLA, for more than 75 years, has been documented on the pages of newspapers across the country. This year is no exception. From the massive affirmative action protests, to the fee-freezing campaign, campus […]