Senior receiver Jordan Payton had simple advice for Josh Rosen when he took over the starting quarterback spot this season: “Don’t crash the Ferrari.” By the time the final buzzer sounded at the Rose Bowl Saturday, the sports car was badly scratched after barely suffering a single ding for the first four games. UCLA fell […]
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UCLA student helps incarcerated youth, works to improve criminal rights
At 20, James Anderson walked out of more than three years in prison with $200 in his pocket. Instead of buying street clothes or food, he used the money to purchase two suits, symbolizing his determination to establish a criminal rights and mentorship organization that would fight to help incarcerated youth and improve prison policy. […]
Student’s conceptual pet photography appreciated by thousands online
Jessica Trinh was browsing for greeting cards in Barnes & Noble when she stumbled upon one with a photograph of her own dog. The third-year communication studies student has sold her conceptual pet photography to companies such as Hallmark, and was pleasantly surprised to see her art in the real world. Trinh’s photography business on […]
Santa Monica Pier deputy director reflects on carousel’s history
Tourists and visitors alike ride and pass by Santa Monica Pier’s carousel, a local attraction with a rich history. Watch as Jim Harris, deputy director of the Santa Monica Pier and pier historian, recounts the famous ride’s past including Charles Looff who introduced the first carousel.
Cuban travel study program breaks down student, alumni misconceptions
Sebastian Flores’ stay in Cuba was far from a walk on Havana Beach. After morning classes, Flores would return to his host family and hear firsthand the tales of another era of Cuban history. For the first time, students participated in the International and Area Studies: Revolutionary Culture and Popular Religion travel study program in […]
UCLA keeps its composure in 56-30 romp over Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. — A flurry of questions faced No. 9 UCLA (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) in the week leading up to Saturday’s game against Arizona. How would the defense cope with Arizona’s up-tempo offense after the loss of star junior linebacker Myles Jack? Would freshman quarterback Josh Rosen, playing before a tough crowd in his first-ever Pac-12 divisional […]
Architecture students build on intersection of technology, nature
Seven students painted huge, white display boxes in the courtyard of Perloff Hall while several more hooked up large TV panels to white walls inside. With so much to prepare before the exhibition, architecture graduate student Jorel Sanchez Soto held a can of Lysol in his hand as he scrubbed away at windows to let […]