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.
Category Archives: Podcasts
Professor of Asian American Studies discusses historical and cultural significance of Lunar New Year
Professor King-Kok Cheung from the UCLA Asian American and English department spoke to Long Story Short host Davey Kim about Lunar New Year, known more popularly in the United States as Chinese New Year, which fell on February 10 this year. She discusses the history, science, and cultural festivities behind the largest holiday in the […]
‘I’m Shmacked’ documents college culture, campus by campus
Innovation Nation (A Series on Young Entrepreneurs) Part 1: Getting Started Last week, the creators of “I’m Shmacked” came to UCLA to make a video that is now included in their online series that documents college life through footage of campuses and city tours as well as party scenes. Just over a week after its […]
How UCLA weather forecasters help save lives
We often think of a weather forecaster as the person on TV who helps you plan your outfit for the day. While that is partially true, weather forecasters are also in the business of saving lives. In light of Feb. 5, National Weatherperson’s Day, we spoke with staff meteorologist James Murakami and Professor Robert Fovell […]
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 […]
Staff meteorologist gives tour on tools to predict UCLA weather
In light of Feb 5th, National Weatherperson’s Day, Long Story Short host Davey Kim met up with Staff Meteorologist James Murakami for a tour of the tools of the trade on the rooftop of the Math and Sciences building. He talks about some of the weather forecasting instruments that he uses to update the UCLA […]
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.