‘Crisis’ begins with high school system By Dan Komaromi After reading UCLA professor William Allen’s perspective ("’Crisis of the classroom’ pervades UCLA lectures," Oct. 24) I must say that I am bothered by the scene he described so well. But I am not surprised. The degradation of minds begins with the high school system. There […]
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‘Living history’ lets those of past speak to us still
‘Living history’ lets those of past speak to us still Tom Momary "History cannot help but engage us, either in lifting our spirit, or in provoking our rage and our sorrow …" Â Thomas William "The Weave of History" The time is 1858. The place is Alton, Ill. This is the last meeting between the […]
Can you say, ‘Welcome to USC West!?’
Can you say, ‘Welcome to USC West!?’ By Kevin Welner UCLA student: "Our fees increased another 18 percent this year." USC student: "Wow. You pay all that money and you still have to learn stuff!" Actually, the fee increase this year will hopefully be "only" 10 percent (unless you are an incoming professional student  […]
Letters
Do new kiosks signify a trend? Editor: Well now, isn’t that pretty? After two years of dealing with (da da dah) the REAL WORLD (aaaaGH!) I am once again a student on UCLA’s beautiful campus. Which has changed so much that my husband had to give me a guided tour during Reg Week so I […]
‘Islands’ offers six hours revulsion, not ‘revolution’
‘Islands’ offers six hours revulsion, not ‘revolution’ Six-hour play seems more like fluff than social commentary By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff "Revolution creates hell for all the people involved," Osvaldo (Shawn Elliott) says of the torment he’s endured throughout his life. After a lifetime of struggle and suffering, the Ripoll family has become a […]
Maniacal Natalie Merchant: ‘What is the matter here?’
Maniacal Natalie Merchant: ‘What is the matter here?’ By Michael Tatum No music figure I revile intrigues me more than Natalie Merchant, formerly of the pop group 10,000 Maniacs. As I mentioned in a previous column, I find her impotent three-note range, her inexplicable drawing out of vowels and her inability to sing consonants at […]
‘Mask’ screenwriter visits Melnitz
‘Mask’ screenwriter visits Melnitz Film success story Mike Werb returns to his alma mater By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff "Every parking attendant in town is writing a screenplay," declares Mike Werb, who writes screenplays for a living and doesn’t park any cars except his own. "I’ve driven out of my dentist’s office, I’m […]