Back from the London Olympic games, UCLA alumna Anna Li changes her tune from serious competitor to party-rocking entertainer at Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions. Learning dance routines from professional choreographers, Li describes her experiences on tour and working with fellow gymnasts at dailybruin.com/video
Category Archives: Video
pLAces: The Last Bookstore
With an irresistible underground culture and ambiance, The Last Book Store draws in art lovers and curious tourists alike. See why store manager, Katie Orphan, regards it as a one of the last places of celebration of literature and music in Los Angeles.
Finding a voice in classical opera
In a world filled with pop music, opera and classical music have long since taken a back seat in the mainstream media. Alexys Tiscareno, a second year voice performance major, launches a her career as a classical singer at UCLA.
Fans at the Farmers Classic
The Farmers Classic, Southern California’s annual tennis tournament, has drawn fans of all ages to UCLA since 1984. Whether they are loyal supporters of their favorite tennis player or just fans of the game, this year’s attendees share what they enjoy most about the tournament.
Athletic Biographies: Weston Dunlap
Recent history graduate Weston Dunlap started playing volleyball his freshman year of high school. Due to his height, volleyball came as a natural fit to this 6ft 8in quick-hitter from Newport Beach. He shares his thoughts about the transition from high school to Division One volleyball as well as his love for the game.
Graduation 2012: An international student perspective
Coming to UCLA can seem like a culture shock to many international students. Hailing from Egypt to Australia, students who come from other countries to attend UCLA share stories of first impressions, surprises, and how campus life is different from what they are used to.
Athletic Biographies: Samantha Peszek
When sophomore gymnast Samantha Peszek was a little girl, gymnastics was more about hanging out with her friends and learning new tricks. She may not have been a child prodigy, but Peszek persevered and achieved her dream of becoming a medal-winning USA Olympic athlete in 2008.