M. tennis meets match at Palm Springs tourney By Mark Shapiro Imagine a thoroughbred horse that hasn’t been pushed because of mediocre fields. Now imagine that same horse suddenly facing the best in the nation in one weekend. Visualize that and you see the situation the UCLA men’s tennis team faces this weekend. After crushing […]
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Hilbert’s star shining
Hilbert’s star shining bright for UCLA Freshman-year injury sidelined guard, motivated her to rebound powerfully By Emmanuelle Ejercito Daily Bruin Staff For now, the basketball court is Nickey Hilbert’s venue, but one day the UCLA junior hopes to perform on another stage. "I would love to go into acting," Hilbert said. "All my teammates think […]
Enforce death sentences for cold-blooded killers
Enforce death sentences for cold-blooded killers Delays let criminals get away with murder By Aanand N. Patel Twelve years have passed. Justice has not been served. Will it ever? On Sept. 17, 1983, William Kirkpatrick Jr. shot two men while robbing a Taco Bell where he was once employed. In cold blood: no remorse, no […]
Heaven help me: Bibles blitz Bruin Walk
Heaven help me: Bibles blitz Bruin Walk Disclaimer: The events and persons in this column are fictitious. Any relation to reality is purely coincidental. All rights reserved. In other words, if this column disturbs you in any way, shape or form, consider just doing the crossword puzzle! A quick glance at Bruin Walk reveals only […]
LINES Ballet dances to beat of own drummer
LINES Ballet dances to beat of own drummer Unique movement, cultural exploration mark dance troupe By Elizabeth Bull Alonzo King happens to be a dancer. But he could be a painter, writer, sculptor or actor because dance, to him, is just a way to express an idea. "The question ‘Who am I’ is the question […]
L.A. Opera’s 11th season promises murder, deceit
L.A. Opera’s 11th season promises murder, deceit Legendary talent, exciting material wait in wings By John Mangum Daily Bruin Senior Staff Hollywood has nothing on Los Angeles Music Center Opera. The company announced its 11th season yesterday morning at a press conference in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion’s opulent Founders Room. Next year brings more of […]
PAYING THEIR DUES
PAYING THEIR DUES James Woods and Oliver Stone are no strangers to controversy. Woods’ personal life and Stone’s history-inspired films have come under harsh criticism. However, the two are also familiar with praise. Woods’ roles in ‘Citizen Cohn’ and ‘Salvador,’ and Stone’s Oscars speak for themselves. Today the two meet in Ackerman to discuss their […]