Samiam delivers hard-edged, cathartic music to Westwood By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff Between the hard-edged, guitar-driven sound of his band and the cathartic, confessional nature of his troubled lyrics, you’d think Jason Beebout, the frontman of Samiam (playing today at noon in Westwood Plaza), would be, shall we say, a troubled guy. Aaron […]
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Cinco de Mayo festivites celebrate 1862 victory
Cinco de Mayo festivites celebrate 1862 victory By Tatiana Botton Today marks the 133rd anniversary of Cinco de Mayo, the victorious battle of Mexican soldiers against invading French troops. In commemoration, UCLA student groups will organize a concert tonight in front of the Plaza Building featuring Azlan, an underground political rap group and a band […]
Grad admissions weigh ethnicity, gender impact
Grad admissions weigh ethnicity, gender impact By Laryssa Kreiselmeyer Although the affirmative action policies of graduate programs differ from undergraduate programs, the 1996 decision of California voters will affect both alike. California is the state that developed affirmative action in 1964. Now, in 1995, these policies are under fire in a controversial battle that reaches […]
Mother of choking victim thanks nameless Bruin hero
Mother of choking victim thanks nameless Bruin hero Good Samaritan saves life of 4-year-old at Pizza Hut in Westwood By Nancy Hsu Daily Bruin Senior Staff Deborah Clayton never got to thank the UCLA student who saved her 4-year-old daughter’s life. The Claytons decided to go out for pizza Friday night after watching their 6-year-old […]
Shapley garners GSA presidency
Shapley garners GSA presidency Less than 10 percent of grads turn out in polls By Betty Song Daily Bruin Staff John Shapley defeated incumbent Tim Beasley for the Graduate Student Association (GSA) presidency yesterday while Loc Nguyen and Jim Rowe captured the internal vice president and external vice president positions, respectively. Shapley cited his grassroots […]
Baseball finishes off Six-Pac with Cal
Baseball finishes off Six-Pac with Cal Bruins must sweep Bears in Bay Area for shot at playoffs By Ross Bersot UCLA baseball cracks open its last Six-Pac series of the season tonight against California at Evans Diamond. Although the Bruins are thirsty for a spot in the NCAA Regional Playoffs, they will return to Westwood […]
Chi, Phebus top charts for No. 6 w. tennis
Chi, Phebus top charts for No. 6 w. tennis By Chris Isidro The UCLA women’s tennis team has several things going for it as it prepares for the NCAA Championships beginning May 12 in Malibu. * The Bruins (14-8) are ranked sixth in the latest polls. * Junior Keri Phebus continued her torrid play taking […]