The congregation was standing up before he even stepped up to the podium, a hail of iPhone camera flashes and cries of “Based God” showering the stage in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Brandon McCartney, better known by his professional nickname Lil B, defies most efforts for categorization. His Twitter bio alternately lists film score composer, rapper, […]
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Warner Bros. announces ‘Big Bang Theory’ scholarship for UCLA students
Warner Bros. Television officials announced on Wednesday “The Big Bang Theory” Scholarship Endowment, a fund to provide need-based financial aid for UCLA science, technology, engineering and mathematics students. More than $4 million has already been raised for the scholarship, according to a UCLA statement. The endowment was funded by the show’s executive producers, cast and […]
UCLA Faculty Center election process raises concerns
The UCLA Faculty Center Nominations and Election Committee presented a slate for next year’s Board of Governors presidential positions consisting of current presidents last week, instead of considering nominations by general members. The Nominations and Election Committee has only suggested the current presidential representatives once before, said Julie Sina, president-elect and chair of the Nominations and […]
Walk Up in Style: UCLA baseball players explain their at-bat songs
One of the newest traditions in baseball is the convention of the walk-up song. The walk-up song is the tune that each player chooses to have played on the stadium speakers before he steps to the plate for an at bat. While this tradition is mostly known for existing at the MLB level, many college […]
New water pipes to be installed under Sunset Boulevard, Hilgard Avenue
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will begin installing new water pipes under Sunset Boulevard and Hilgard Avenue next month, causing reduction of lanes on both streets and some other traffic-related changes. The new pipes are part of LADWP’s plan to continue water delivery to communities affected by the installation of a cover […]
State budget’s pension deal met with concerns from UC faculty
While many have praised the governor’s state budget plan, which was endorsed by the University of California Board of Regents Committee on Finance on Thursday, some UC faculty members expressed concern that the deal’s pension plan will reduce the quality of faculty at the UC. According to the new pension plan negotiated between UC President […]
Eric Garner’s widow gives address at Community Program Office reception
Esaw Garner, wife of the late Eric Garner, encouraged students to vote and get involved in the movement against police brutality at a reception on campus Wednesday. Garner was the keynote speaker at the UCLA Community Programs Office’s annual reception, which was held at the Anderson Alumni Plaza. The event also featured food from various […]