Those crazy Canucks By Emily Forster The cultural barrier between Canada and America is slowly collapsing thanks to Canadians like The Chumps, a seven-person comedy troupe that has recently visited Los Angeles for a stint at the Improv in Hollywood. "We went to McDonald’s and I asked for vinegar. They brought out a bottle of […]
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Carroll’s ‘Diaries’ takes long journey to screen
Carroll’s ‘Diaries’ takes long journey to screen Author contributes imagination to new film, other projects By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff Perched restlessly on a chair in his Beverly Hills hotel suite, Jim Carroll fidgets with a pack of Marlboro Lights. When he moves, which he does constantly, he looks uncannily like an older, lankier […]
‘Moving the Mountain’ offers glimpse into Tiananmen reality
‘Moving the Mountain’ offers glimpse into Tiananmen reality Documentary by ‘Nell’ director screens at Melnitz tonight, discussion to follow By Barbara Hernandez Daily Bruin Staff The efforts to preserve the memory of China’s Tiananmen Square protest movement of 1989 have culminated into Moving the Mountain, screening tonight at Melnitz. Directed by Michael Apted (Nell), who […]
Top gunAt the top of his profession, Denzel Washington secures some of the best roles in Hollywood.
Top gunAt the top of his profession, Denzel Washington secures some of the best roles in Hollywood. Washington’s latest role in the action film Crimson Tide displays his versatility. By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Crimson Tide is described by its producers as a "cerebral thriller" and sends overt warnings to audiences about the […]
ASUCLA board defines new, more focused role
ASUCLA board defines new, more focused role Consultants warn of bankruptcy woes, recommend reforms By Patrick Kerkstra Daily Bruin Staff ASUCLA’s board of directors has taken a microscope to the students’ association since February, searching for the causes of its severe financial and structural difficulties. The board’s efforts uncovered numerous problems, and took dramatic steps […]
Faculty elect Academic Senate members
Faculty elect Academic Senate members Runoff results: Aimee Dorr wins post, Charles Berst member-at-large By Jennifer K. Morita Daily Bruin Staff UCLA faculty elected education professor Aimee Dorr to the office of Academic Senate vice chairperson in a runoff election which ended Friday. None of the candidates for either vice chair or member-at-large were able […]
Two medical faculty honored for work in science
Two medical faculty honored for work in science Annual awards financed with profits from UCLA Medical Center gift shop By Dina Burwell Over 20 years ago, the UCLA Medical Center Auxiliary expressed a need to honor accomplished men and women in the field of health sciences. Despite the lack of funds, for the past two […]