Malcolm X’s death should bring life to African American fight for honor, dignity The following is a eulogy delivered by Ossie Davis at the funeral of Malcolm X on Feb. 27, 1965 at the Faith Temple Church Of God Here – at this final hour, in this quiet place – Harlem has come to bid […]
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There’s no science behind this year’s Oscar nominations
There’s no science behind this year’s Oscar nominations Academy credits a few newcomers By Lael Loewenstein and Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Proving once again that it defies both probability and prognosticators, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences yesterday announced its nominations for the 68th Annual Academy Awards. Copping the lion’s share […]
Salt throws fame over its shoulder
Salt throws fame over its shoulder Band garners praise for intriguing sound By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Salt bassist Daniel Ewerman has just ended a very busy week. On Sunday, he returned home to Sweden from Glasgow after a 10-week tour in England. On Monday, he stayed up all night to shoot a video, […]
Acacia tries to take root again
Acacia tries to take root again Scholastic fraternity returning to UCLA hopes to break mold By Jennifer Louie Daily Bruin Contributor It’s back. It vanished in the ’70s and is now re-emerging, thereby living up to its Greek name meaning "everlasting." But many students are reluctant to roll out the red carpet for Acacia, a […]
Waiting by the Phone
Waiting by the Phone Emergency medical technicians pass hours anticipating chance to put skills into action By Jennifer K. Morita Daily Bruin Staff They admit they’re ghoulish and grin when they say it. They wait anxiously for emergencies. When their radios beep, they say they start to pant like Pavlov’s dogs. They are the 12 […]
Dancing is for everyone
Dancing is for everyone Performing company employs artists from various backgrounds By Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor Liz Lerman, the creator of her own performing company, finally realized its power when an older woman thanked her after a show. "She said to me, ‘I’ve finally seen myself onstage – thank you – you have liberated […]
‘The Shot’ takes aim at filmmaking frustrations
‘The Shot’ takes aim at filmmaking frustrations Independent film has been praised, criticized for exploring industry By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor Few people have the patience and determination it takes to write, direct, star in, promote and distribute their first feature film. "Making an independent film," says director Dan Bell, "it’s like you’re constantly […]