A single row of handicap seats spans across the ground level of Drake Stadium. These seats tell the story of Milan Tiff, who brought them to life just over 40 years ago. Tiff is not physically disabled himself, but he was. And he could be again. After overcoming polio as a child, Tiff became a […]
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Justin Alumbaugh puts character at heart of De La Salle football
CONCORD, Calif. — Few possess a role in carving out and maintaining De La Salle’s place among the great high school football programs like that of UCLA alumnus Justin Alumbaugh. He and the rest of the 1997 Spartans etched their names into the record books by breaking the national mark for consecutive wins at 73. […]
Candidate Marianne Williamson speaks at Ackerman Thursday
This post was updated at 8:12 p.m. Marianne Williamson, a candidate for the House of Representatives for the district where UCLA is located, talked about ways she hopes to reform government politics in a speech at UCLA Thursday night. “Democracy is not working. It’s not an expression of the American people,” she said. “Money in politics is […]
Jumping Back into Action: Track and field senior’s comeback an inspiration
Dictated by high school success and status as a walk-on, senior jumper Michael Perry’s collegiate career was surging. However, what had happened to Perry was an athlete’s worst nightmare. Without warning, he received a phone call from his coach, Anthony Curran. Perry was cut from the team. “I was devastated because I didn’t expect it […]
EmpowHer event encourages women to pursue science careers
Children passed around a preserved brain in a ziplocked bag after a lesson on the organ’s functional geography Tuesday during “EmpowHer STEM Day,” an educational event aimed at teaching girls about careers in science and math.
“I’ve been waiting my whole life for this!” said Grecia, a thirteen year old, as she held the brain, garnering laughs from her peers and adults. She said seeing the brain helped her understand how its functions are generally divided by area, and touching it kept her attention.
JazzReggae Festival’s Reggae Day celebrates Rastafarian culture
The 28th Annual JazzReggae Festival at UCLA continued Monday with Reggae Day, which presented a strong focus on traditional reggae music and Rastafarian culture. Posters of Bob Marley, T-shirts tie-dyed with red, green and yellow, and Rasta caps – oversized and colorful crocheted hats fashioned by the likes of Marley – flooded UCLA’s Intramural Field. […]
Bruinrunners club members find common ground
De Neve Plaza is a hub of student activity, from impromptu acoustic guitar sessions to skateboarding practice. However, like clockwork every evening, one event stands out among the fray. As 5:15 p.m. hits and the sun starts to set behind the residential halls, a large group of people sprints through the courtyard, laughing, chatting and […]