Slaying the American dragon of ‘big government’ To capture the Rhinegold, the fabulous treasure of the Nibelungs, the hero Sigurd had to slay the dragon Fafnir. Although he possessed the strength and re-forged the sword of his father, Sigurd dared not face Fafnir head-on in single combat. For Fafnir was very powerful, having, with his […]
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Students joke for, not about, professor in new course
Students joke for, not about, professor in new course New UCLA Extension course teaches stand-up basics for aspiring comedians By Rodney Tanaka Long weeks of preparation culminates in this one moment: the final exam. Your palms sweat, your heart beats faster. Your grade rides on your performance. You step out onto the stage and grab […]
Putting Garth Brooks in his place: history
Putting Garth Brooks in his place: history College students, as open minded as they often think they are, frequently hold prejudices against "mainstream" artists. When an artist has achieved a considerable amount of commercial success, young people often suspect it has something to do with shallow pandering, of stooping to the lowest common denominator, as […]
MINISTRY OF ILLUSION
MINISTRY OF ILLUSION In 1933, Joseph Goebbels, Reich minister for national enlightenment, controlled one of the most powerful vehicles of the time for mass indoctrination  the cinema. Realizing that propaganda became ineffective once the viewer became conscious of manipulation, German films from the Third Reich reflected the spirit of National Socialism, rather than restating […]
Clinton honors unity after quake disaster
Clinton honors unity after quake disaster Officials celebrate speedy renovation of campus, morale By Phillip Carter and Gil Hopenstand Daily Bruin Senior Staff Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the devastating Northridge earthquake, President Bill Clinton spoke at California State University, Northridge yesterday, giving praise to his administration’s speedy efforts in rebuilding the campus and the […]
New policy to use UCLA customer information
New policy to use UCLA customer information By Patrick Kerkstra Customers of the students’ association food services and stores will likely be getting more mailings now that the association has voted to allow the use of customer information for marketing purposes. The Associated Student’s Board of Directors voted unanimously Dec. 19 to revise the group’s […]
Japan’s quake evokes memories of Northridge
Japan’s quake evokes memories of Northridge By Ben Gilmore Monday’s devastating quake didn’t just rock Kobe, Japan, but also the UCLA community. Despite striking hundreds of miles away, the 7.2 shaker brought back many memories for UCLA students who experienced the Northridge earthquake exactly one year ago. "I can’t believe the irony," said Mike Fujimura, […]