Sacred song, dance convey aborigines’ culture By Lisa Marie Weyh In Western society, dreams often become subjects in a psychiatrist’s office. In aboriginal culture, dreams set traditions. These dreams lead to the integration of culture, religion and the arts in the form of song and dance  a way of life for aborigines. "Dancers of […]
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Talented pianist O’Riley arms himself with versatile musical arsenal
Talented pianist O’Riley arms himself with versatile musical arsenal Performer wields Bach, Beethoven, Shostakovich in Schoenberg recital By John Mangum Daily Bruin Staff Imagine knowing exactly what you were going to do with your life since the age of 4. Well, pianist Christopher O’Riley didn’t know precisely what he would end up doing, but he […]
Tom Petty lays back in the boonies
Tom Petty lays back in the boonies By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff Laid back and mellow as they are, you’d figure Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers would be a little boring in concert. But what the band may lack in energy, it makes up for in its impressive musicianship, its leader’s just-folks charm, […]
Bruins give time, effort to assist Rebuild L.A.
Bruins give time, effort to assist Rebuild L.A. Organization works to revive neglected areas By Jennifer K. Morita Daily Bruin Staff Three years after the riots that devastated Los Angeles, UCLA is getting involved in efforts to revitalize L.A.’s neglected communities. Rebuild L.A. (RLA) was formed immediately after the 1992 riots to coordinate recovery efforts […]
UCLA admissions policy withstands court case
UCLA admissions policy withstands court case Affirmative action debate returns to forefront nearly 17 years after decision By Kimberly Mackesy Allan Bakke applied to the UC Davis medical school in 1973. He had a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University and an MCAT score of 468 out of 500. He was rejected. The […]
Voting begins for USAC elections
Voting begins for USAC elections Election chair does not foresee polling problems By Rashmi Nijagal Daily Bruin Staff Primary elections for the offices of undergraduate student government begin today at 9 a.m. and end at 7 p.m. Elections will resume tomorrow and continue through the same times. Polling stations are located throughout campus. "As far […]
Voting begins for USAC elections
Voting begins for USAC elections Throughout undergraduate history, student candidates have unofficially aligned themselves with election slates By Rashmi Nijagal Daily Bruin Staff Though not an official part of the political system at UCLA, the separate slates that many candidates align themselves with are very much a part of the workings of the undergraduate student […]