On Mar. 17, the UCLA Fowler Museum hosted the Arts Party, and part of the event included playing Scrabble against professionals. But for many of the experts, playing the board game was not just a pastime, it’s how they met their spouses. Four experts tell their stories of Scrabble love from the love of Scrabble.
Category Archives: Video
Triathlete Yu Hsiao on YouTube
Fourth-year mechanical engineering student and triathlon team member Yu Hsiao posts videos of himself to video sharing website YouTube in order to counteract the intensity of the sport. Hear his story.
Behind the BattleBots
First-year mechanical engineering student Clement Lit explains the process that goes into making fighting robots as a member for the UCLA BattleBots team.
College Night at the Getty
On Apr. 17, the Getty Center held College Night, an event which added live DJs, dancing and food to the usual artwork and view of the Los Angeles skyline. See some footage from the event here.
"Brew N Shave" raises money to fight cancer
On Apr. 12, the St. Baldric’s Foundation gathered at the Westwood Brewing Company and held “Brew N Shave,” an event where participants would shave their head and help raise money to fight pediatric cancer.
"Play Me, I'm Yours" kicks-off in front of Royce Hall
As part of the “Play Me, I’m Yours” art installation, pianos have been placed across Los Angeles County, including one in front of UCLA’s Royce Hall. Hear from Natasha Marin, a graduate student who played the piano to kick off the event, as well as the piano’s artist.
Students share their perspectives at vigil for Trayvon Martin and Shaima Alawadi
On Wed. April 11, students gathered at Bruin Plaza to hold a vigil for Trayvon Martin and Shaima Alawadi. Corey Owsley and Andrea Rivera share their thoughts.