Daily Bruin Arts and Entertainment contributor Nick LaRosa joins the hosts of Long Story Short to highlight the 55th annual Grammy Awards.
Author Archives: Taylor Erickson
English majors give love advice for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, third year English students Keith Blackmer and Vrinda Gupta share advice for the single, discuss the best destinations for dates, and talk about how students should spend February 14th with their loved ones.
Professor discusses marmots and tradition of Groundhog Day
The tradition of Groundhog Day began in 1887 in a town called Punxatawney, Pennsylvania, helping German and Dutch settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries predict the coming of spring depending on whether or not the groundhogs emerged from their burrows. Long Story Short host Taylor Erickson spoke with Dr. Dan Blumstein, the chair of the […]
Daily Bruin Opinion columnist Alexandra Tashman breaks down Los Angeles mayoral race
Last Monday, five Los Angeles mayoral candidates came to Royce Hall to debate the issues of securing pensions for city employees and revitalizing local transportation. Daily Bruin opinion columnist Alexandra Tashman talks to Long Story Short host Taylor Erickson today about the strengths and weaknesses of the two main candidates, Wendy Greuel and Eric Garsetti.
Long Story Short – February 4, 2013
This week, Daily Bruin Opinion columnist Alexandra Tashman joins the hosts to discuss the Los Angeles mayoral debates that happened in Royce Hall last Monday. Also, Staff Meteorologist James Murakami gives a tour of the weather forecasting instruments used to predict weather on campus. Lastly, Dr. Dan Blumstein, chair of the Department of Ecology and […]
Westwood landlord lays down apartment laws and tips
Apartment hunting season for the 2013-2014 school year has begun. Marcello Robinson, a landlord in Westwood, shares some quick tips on how students can find the right apartment. This segment was featured on Long Story Short, the Daily Bruin’s weekly news and culture talk show.
Dr. David Baron debunks influenza vaccine myths
Dr. David Baron, the executive director of the UCLA Ashe Center, dispels myths and discusses facts about the influenza vaccine along with preventative measures that students can take to remain healthy for the quarter.