Alumna Anne Koch recognizes books’ ability to spark imagination

Nov. 14, 2011 “”mdash; In “It’s All About the Story ““ Composing a Life in Books,” Anne Koch pays tribute to the books that have helped to pave her imagination with her lifelong love of reading. She asserts the important role that popular fiction plays in this digital age.

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Reeves Nelson suspended indefinitely from UCLA basketball team

Sophomore forward Reeves Nelson has been suspended indefinitely from the UCLA basketball team by coach Ben Howland for “conduct unbecoming a member of the UCLA basketball program” after the two met privately today.

“This is a very disappointing situation for Reeves and our basketball program,” Howland of the team’s leading scorer and rebounder from last season.

Overtime with Daily Bruin Sports: November 14, 2011

Nov. 14, 2011 “”mdash; Senior staffers Sam Strong and Ryan Eshoff lead a therapy session after the devastating basketball and football losses over the weekend. Join the sports guys in the first step to recovery as they break down UCLA basketball’s 69-58 loss to LMU. Later, they’ll recap UCLA football’s 31-6 loss to Utah. By the way, what is a Ute? Tune in to find out.

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Q&A with Madi Diaz on songwriting and recording her new album 'Plastic Moon'

On Wednesday, indie pop artist Madi Diaz will be playing at the Hotel Cafe. Diaz started out at the Paul Green School of Rock in Philadelphia and went on to attend college at Berklee School of Music in Boston, where she teamed up with partner Kyle Ryan. The two are set to release their first full-length album, “Plastic Moon,” on Jan. 24. Diaz spoke to the Daily Bruin’s Margaret Davis about the album and her beginnings as a musician.