Sunday, June 9, 1996 By Rachel Kelley Daily Bruin Contributor Ethnic graduations have become a popular alternative to the traditional commencement ceremonies for many UCLA students. These graduations are special ceremonies put on by underrepresented minority student unions, said Shauna Robinson, outgoing chair of the African Student Union. Such ceremonies give graduates a chance to […]
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Through the eyes of our graduates
Sunday, June 9, 1996 Beauty around UCLA extends beyond campusGraduating senior Michelle Antic recalls a time when the beauty of UCLA’s architecture overwhelmed her. "I went to the senior reception in Powell Library and it made me sick, it’s so beautiful," Antic said. "Older alumni are in awe that we’ve never studied in Powell." As […]
Through the eyes of our graduates
Sunday, June 9, 1996 Commuter finds power of the mind on the roadFor the past five years, Nelly Amador has driven an hour each day from her Glendale home to UCLA to pursue her dreams. And over those years, Amador, a fifth-year senior graduating with a neuroscience degree, has expanded her knowledge of the scientific […]
Through the eyes of our graduates
Sunday, June 9, 1996 Catching the westbound train to higher educationOne cool thing about Mike McCool is that for the past two years, he has not missed one home basketball game. Thanks to scalpers, friends and the occasional camp-out in front of the Central Ticket Office, he saw all the games without having season tickets. […]
Through the eyes of our graduates
Sunday, June 9, 1996 Education important in saving mother natureOn a stressful day, graduating senior Daniela Ortner sits outside to enjoy nature and watch the squirrels playing in the trees. "I love the squirrels at UCLA," Ortner said. "They’re everywhere. When I’m stressed out about exams, I sit down for 10 minutes … watch them, […]
Serving time in jail was blessing in disguise
Sunday, June 9, 1996 "I said baby, you know, I’m gonna leave you. I’ll leave you in the summertime, Leave you when the summer comes a-rollin’ Leave you when the summer comes along." Â Led Zeppelin "Babe I’m Gonna Leave You" About 25 kindergarten children bounced around outside of Haines 39, screaming and making a […]
Logging of www.dailybruin.ucla.edu
Sunday, June 9, 1996 This is what we celebrate, from a book by William Metz called "Newswriting from Lead to ’30’": THE ORIGIN OF "30" * the first message sent by telegraph to a press association  during the Civil War  contained 30 words. * when newspaper stories were written in longhand, X designated […]