Loyalty can be shown in many ways; traveling across the country to settle at a school with which you have an immeasurable working relationship is one. Almost everyday, just east of campus, a retired, spry 83-year-old walks from his Westwood home to his Knudsen Hall office. He does some reading and research, grabs some food, […]
Author Archives: Mari Nicholson
Students roam all regions of campus to find right major
In a land where the distance between north and south campus is hardly intimidating and where the five-year plan is hardly taboo, Bruins migrate north, migrate south and change their minds time and time again ““ all in an effort to “find themselves.” Before settling on one subject however, outgoing students often explored their options […]
Outreach director honored for social work
Receiving special mention in the Congressional Record is no small feat, but then again, Alfred R. Herrera makes no small moves when it comes to student access, equity and social justice. Congresswoman Hilda Solis, D-CA, placed Herrera, founder and director of the Center for Community College Partnerships, into the Congressional Record earlier this month. The […]
Douglas Martin remembered for commitment to disability rights
Douglas Martin cited Dr. Pepper as “his drink” and the UCLA campus as one of his favorite places; friends, family and admirers gathered in Dickson Court Thursday to celebrate the life of Martin on what would have been his 56th birthday. Martin died unexpectedly in January after a malfunction with his respirator. It was not […]
Management material
Not too long ago, the co-managers of Espresso Roma Café were worried about a lot more than passing their health and safety inspections. They had other kinds of grades to keep up. In all the attention paid to Roma Café this year, few have noted the ages of the Café’s supervisors. At the age of […]
Bulgarian choir to break library quiet
By Mari Nicholson daily bruin senior staff mnicholson@media.ucla.edu Students usually steer clear of libraries when they desire soothing study music. But at 4 p.m. today, the folk sounds of SuperDevoiche will hit Powell Library’s second-floor rotunda. Translated literally as SuperGirl, SuperDevoiche refers to UCLA’s six-year-strong Bulgarian women’s choir. SuperDevoiche’s performance is part of “UCLA Powell […]
UCLA students launch restaurant review site
Several UCLA students working for the greater good of eating have put something new on their plates ““ an informative Web site catering to the Westwood and Santa Monica areas. After approximately one month of extensive research and programming, www.bruinfood.com is up, running and according to its home page, “powering … dining decisions everyday.” The […]