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The undergraduate student government approved a referendum for a student fee increase to be placed in the upcoming spring election ballot.
The passing of the referendum would increase quarterly fees by $3 beginning next fall.
The Undergraduate Students Association Council also appointed third-year student Eena Singh as this year’s Election Board chair by a vote of 10-1-1.
UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero erased any doubts surrounding Ben Howland’s job status by confirming Tuesday that Howland will return for his 10th season as men’s basketball coach.
In a statement, Guerrero said his season-ending review of the program resulted in keeping Howland on as coach, though Guerrero did hint at some changes.
“Ben understands full well that the management and oversight of the program needs improvement,” Guerrero said.
March 12, 2012 – To help students succeed on their finals, psychology Professor Robert Bjork discusses effective studying strategies. He argues that what may seem counter-intuitive is actually much more conducive to long term learning. Learning how to learn is increasingly important as it is happening more outside of the classroom.
Long Story Short streams Mondays at 6 p.m. on” UCLAradio.com”:http://uclaradio.com/. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.
March. 12, 2012 “”mdash; The UCLA Film and Photography Society producing a series of short films, called “College, I Love You.” The series captures moments of love in the college setting, a spin-off of “Paris, Je T’aime.” One of the films is “Hey Bro, Where Are You?” Fourth-year English student Alex Benedon is the director and fourth-year anthropology student Samia Zaidi is the cinematographer. They discuss the execution of a film about love of the college experience, a journey, they argue, that can get nasty. A screening in Kerckhoff Grand Salon will take place in May.
Long Story Short streams Mondays at 6 p.m. on” UCLAradio.com”:http://uclaradio.com/. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.
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March. 12, 2012 “”mdash; The college party scene can be a wild one and often frustrating as seen in the short film, “Hey Bro, Where Are You?” It’s part of a larger series, “College, I Love You,” that captures moments of love on the college campus. Director and fourth-year English student, Alex Benedon, and as well as cinematographer and fourth-year anthropology student, Samia Zaidi, share their vision for a film about a topsy turvy yet lovable college experience.
Just as extreme as the parties are the study sessions, especially with finals around the corner. However, research shows that traditional study habits are counterproductive. Professor of psychology Robert Bjork steps in with his findings on how to be the best learner you can be.
Long Story Short streams Mondays at 6 p.m. on” UCLAradio.com”:http://uclaradio.com/. Visit our broadcast archive or subscribe to our podcast.
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Mar. 12, 2012 – On Daily Bruin Radio’s weekly sports show, contributors Tyler Drohan and Steven Covella give updates on the latest UCLA sports news. For the last show of the quarter, Drohan and Covella talk March Madness as they break down the NCAA Tournament brackets and give their predictions for the Final Four. They also discuss last weekend’s Quidditch Western Cup as well as UCLA baseball’s sweep of No. 9 Georgia in Atlanta this weekend.
Out of Bounds with Daily Bruin Sports airs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Visit our broadcast archive or subscribe to our podcast.
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The No. 5 UCLA men’s golf team went to the Las Vegas desert in search of an oasis, but a first-place finish at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters turned out to be a mirage.