UCLA’s Awaken Acapella travels from Pauley to Washington, D.C. By Jeanene Harlick Considering their humble beginnings, the Awaken Acapella singers have come a long way. Started only two years ago by four UCLA students with a passion for music, over spring break the 15-member group sang its way to Washington, D.C., to perform at the […]
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Success doesn’t mean ‘selling out’
Success doesn’t mean ‘selling out’ By Kristin Fiore There’s a disturbing disease going around college campuses lately. It’s more contagious than the flu and more deadly than any STD. It’s transmitted orally and seriously affects the brain. It’s called "sellout paranoia." Yes folks, the person next to you may have it. So before you share […]
CHAMPIONS!!!
CHAMPIONS!!! UCLA captures school’s 11th NCAA crown with 89-78 victory over Hogs By Randy Satterburg Daily Bruin Staff SEATTLE, Wash. — For 20 long years since the great John Wooden helped UCLA win its last basketball national championship, the shadow of greatness that the former Bruin head coach cast over the program proved a burden […]
Color theory reveals error of identity politics
Color theory reveals error of identity politics Peter Hamilton WARNING: Do not read this column if you take life seriously. I had to preface this column with a warning label because I am amazed at how seriously everyone is taking themselves over identity politics. I’m a this, you’re a that. Me, me, me, you, you, […]
Oscar runway
Oscar runway By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Despite several painful omissions and a few unexpectedly inspired nods in the nominations process, Hollywood’s awards weekend came off with very few surprises. Predictability was the norm on Oscar night, from Gumpmania to uneventful speeches on and backstage. Yet lack of shock concealed a fairly even […]
Perugorria portrays difficult character with ease
Perugorria portrays difficult character with ease ‘Strawberry’ revives Cuban film industry with strong acting, Oscar nomination By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff It may have lost the Best Foreign Film Oscar to Russia’s Burnt by the Sun last week, but the Cuban entry Strawberry and Chocolate got more mileage out of its nomination than most […]
Walk’s volunteers keep stars shining
Walk’s volunteers keep stars shining By Annie Shooman The Associated Press John Wayne has a little too much true grit. But Barry Manilow’s star shines brightly, thanks to people who take it upon themselves to clean and polish some of the big names on Hollywood Boulevard. Star Polishers, a group founded about 15 years ago, […]