Fibbers remain true to musical passion Critical acclaim could propel L.A.-based group to commercial success By Olivia Mandel Daily Bruin Contributor Geraldine Fibbers guitarist Daniel Keenan is having a piece of toast while talking on the phone. "I’ll try to be as quiet as possible," he says apologetically. Keenan and the Fibbers, playing a free […]
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Playwright takes new approach to civil rights
Playwright takes new approach to civil rights 1968 Memphis strike provides backdrop for one man’s plight By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff OyamO absolutely didn’t want to write another play about Martin Luther King Jr.. Although he feels that King is an important historical figure, OyamO wanted to focus on another side of the […]
Actress Thompson comes to Ackerman
Actress Thompson comes to Ackerman Sitcom star shares character insight, time slot jubilance By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Look! There’s Caroline in Ackerman Union! Lea Thompson has heard this joke before. Her NBC sitcom, "Caroline in the City," premiered in the fall, and she’s heard the same joke ever since then. "Look! There’s Caroline […]
Voicing the other side of history
Voicing the other side of history Exhibit uses posters to chronicle struggle for human rights By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff The poster depicts an African American man reading a book. A stack of books rise behind him, shackled with chains. Men huddle behind the stack with worried looks on their faces. The caption reads, […]
Report shows most students in good credit standing
Report shows most students in good credit standing Some students wary of recruitment by credit card companies, campus solicitors By Lia Ramsey Daily Bruin Contributor Shannon Faherty is a typical UCLA student with several bills to pay, a part-time job and one credit card. She is also living evidence that a charge card can spell […]
Religious forum invites exploration of differing beliefs
Religious forum invites exploration of differing beliefs Catholic association sponsors discussion of faith, traditions By Jennifer Louie Daily Bruin Contributor Not even the noise generated by passersby prevented the small group of students from striving to hear what others had to say. While many other students were studying for midterms, members of various denominations gathered […]
UCLA plans to raise $1 billion
UCLA plans to raise $1 billion Six-year campaign to compensate for lack of state funding By Anne Mai Daily Bruin Contributor With massive federal cutbacks and state support for public universities slowly dwindling, UCLA is embarking on its first $1 billion fund-raising campaign. The collective effort of administration, faculty and students, the campaign is meant […]