Promoters envision renovated Westwood Village Some merchants, students skeptical of improvements By Allyssa Lee The T. Heritage Art Gallery sits among a handful of empty stores on Westwood Boulevard, often unnoticed by passers-by. But upon entering the gallery the signless facade gives way to a flourishing showroom of modern and contemporary art promoting a common […]
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Bumbling Billigmeier gives his predictions
Bumbling Billigmeier gives his predictions Eric Billigmeier Writer’s note: I fully intended to devote today’s column to making predictions about the 1994-95 college basketball season. But then a soccer game broke out in front of my very eyes. So I begin with a bit of a tangent, but don’t worry, the King of the Segue […]
Lighthearted Oesting leads women swimmers
Lighthearted Oesting leads women swimmers After an up and down collegiate career, senior is back in top form By Ross Bersot Waking up early enough to remind the rooster to crow on her way to morning practice is normal for Megan Oesting. Her reward for rising before the sun and making it to the pool […]
The Sure Shot
The Sure Shot For the second year, UCLA’s Ante Razov is the leading scorer for the No. 7 Bruins By Tim Costner Daily Bruin Senior Staff The scene on UCLA’s North Soccer Field two weeks ago pretty much said it all. After two seasons of postseason frustration, the UCLA men’s soccer team was just minutes […]
Water polo finishes a happy fourth
Water polo finishes a happy fourth Bruins beat Waves to reach semi-final round; lose to Stanford, Cal By Esther Hui Daily Bruin Senior Staff LONG BEACH Â It was an emotional end to a tumultuous season, as the underdog UCLA men’s water polo team beat No. 4 Pepperdine Friday night, 8-7, in overtime to advance […]
Soap’s ‘black sheep’ grazes new pastures
Soap’s ‘black sheep’ grazes new pastures Kanan brings out passion, insecurity in soap opera role By Jessie Yoo Sean Kanan describes A.J. Quartermaine, one of the main characters on ABC’s daytime drama "General Hospital," as a "white collar black sheep." "He’s a recovering alcoholic and a rebel who comes from a wealthy family," explains Kanan. […]
Up against the wall
Up against the wall While the nuclear family laughed along with Ozzie and Harriet, thousands fought and died to make the words of civil rights legislation a reality. With the new exhibit, "Appeal to this Age: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968" the Museum of Tolerance brings this struggle to life in a way […]