LaJoye’s ‘Snowflake’ finds solace in hope-laden junk Former clown’s hometown hero inspires comedy By Rodney Tanaka Each snowflake that falls to earth possesses unique characteristics. Each performance of Gale LaJoye’s one-man show "Snowflake," also changes with each new inception. Snowflake mixes physical comedy with a touching portrait of a homeless man who entertains himself with […]
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Students fight for continuation of Tagalog
Students fight for continuation of Tagalog Students given assurances by dean, remain wary of language course’s future By Allison Lefkowitz Daily Bruin Staff Pilipino American students have taken what they called a small step in the right direction in their fight to save courses on Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines. In the midst […]
Tel Aviv attack shocks UCLA community
Tel Aviv attack shocks UCLA community Students, profs worry that peace talks may suffer By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Staff The psychic shock wave of Wednesday’s car bomb attack in Tel Aviv rolled through UCLA as students and professors spoke out on the terrorist act that killed 22 people and injured 46. "I think it […]
School of Public Policy receives grant
School of Public Policy receives grant Federal aid program gives $549,000 to improve L.A. slums By Gil Hopenstand Daily Bruin Senior Staff UCLA’s School of Public Policy and Social Research will participate in a federal program aimed at improving Los Angeles slums  economically and environmentally. The 4-month-old graduate school will receive a $549,000 federal […]
American Indian Studies chronicle published
American Indian Studies chronicle published Book celebrates diversity, center’s 25th anniversary By Alisa Ulferts Daily Bruin Senior Staff After enduring nearly a century of enslavement at the hands of European immigrants, members of the Cherokee Indian tribe revolted and fought with the British in the War of 1776 Â that was just the beginning. In […]
Football plays for pride in desert
Football plays for pride in desert UCLA aims to turn its season around at UA By Randy Satterburg Daily Bruin Staff There is no rest for the weary. The UCLA football team, already reeling from a five-game losing streak, now faces the considerable task of traveling to Tucson, Ariz., to take on No. 13 Arizona. […]
Harriers trek to Pomona tourney
Harriers trek to Pomona tourney For a few Bruins, their postseason is on line at meet By Mark Singerton The UCLA men’s and women’s cross country teams have eight more days to relax, and then it’s off to the races. Stanford will host the Pac-10 Championships Oct. 29, and until then, the Bruins will be […]