America101 Smithsonian exhibit brings 300 American treasures to L.A. Convention Center By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff For Dorothy, there’s no place like home. Her ruby slippers are another story. The famous footwear from the "Wizard of Oz," along with 300 assorted artifacts from the Smithsonian collection in Washington D.C., hit the yellow brick road […]
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Tapeworms
Tapeworms Two top-notch independent films come out on video this week: last year’s Sundance Film Festival success, "Living in Oblivion," and Giuseppe Tornatore’s psychological "A Pure Formality." If these titles don’t stimulate you, also entering your video stores this week are "Dangerous Minds," "Desperado" and "The Amazing Panda Adventure." "Living in Oblivion" (Sony Pictures Classics) […]
Mayor Riordan enjoys America’s treasures
Mayor Riordan enjoys America’s treasures PATRICK LAM Mayor Richard Riordan appears at the opening of the traveling Smithsonian exhibit celebrating the Institution’s 150th anniversary. The exhibit debuted at the L.A. Convention Center. See story page 16. Comments to webmaster@db.asucla.ucla.edu
Dole prevails in Iowa with 26 percent
Dole prevails in Iowa with 26 percent Buchanan finishes second in caucus as Gramm, Forbes slip By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff Senate Republican leader Bob Dole kicked off the race for the GOP’s presidential nomination last night with a not-so-resounding victory over conservative commentator Pat Buchanan, who charged into second place fresh from […]
Little-known majors offer more personal experience
Little-known majors offer more personal experience Smaller classes, close student-professor relationships are ‘major’ advantages By Rachanee Srisavasdi Daily Bruin Contributor Some UCLA departments still provide a personal approach to higher education, an option not considered by most undergraduates. Several undergraduate majors – out of dozens offered at UCLA – have less than 20 students enrolled. […]
Regents debate importance of student voice
Regents debate importance of student voice Regent Ward Campbell claims representation on board is unnecessary By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff With the Board of Regents meeting two days away, battle lines are being drawn. Since Regent Glenn Campbell announced last week that he was seeking to eliminate the student representative on the board, student […]
Community crime briefs
Community crime briefs By Marie Blanchard Daily Bruin Contributor Robberies On Feb. 6, at around 7:30 p.m., a parking employee became the second kiosk attendant robbed at gunpoint in the last two weeks. The assailant first approached the kiosk located in front of the Medical Plaza on Gayley Avenue and asked for a parking ticket […]