Among the four annual American awards that make up the EGOT – the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, which symbolize outstanding excellence in major entertainment fields – the Grammy is generally regarded as the most ridiculous. Why this is can be seen in both the fine lines and big picture of the 56th Grammy Awards, […]
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Diver Haley McNamara gets back on the board after injury
A hurdle approach is one of the first things that you learn in diving. Senior diver Haley McNamara described it as “simple.” But that simple move on a hurdle approach resulted in a devastating injury. During her sophomore season as a diver at UCLA, McNamara was at a normal practice in the spring. She got […]
UCLA men’s volleyball to renew rivalry with Irvine
It’s hard to discuss the prominence of the UC Irvine men’s volleyball program without first making mention of UCLA. In fact, many of UC Irvine’s accomplishments come attached with the footnote, “since UCLA.” The Anteaters are the first team to win back-to-back national championships, as they did in 2012 and 2013, since UCLA managed the […]
Movie Review: ‘Like Father, Like Son’
Riddled with the complexities of father-son relationships, the occasional laugh and a rather unfortunate revelation, “Like Father, Like Son” delicately depicts the story of two families that find themselves struggling with the notion of nature versus nurture. With previous films such as 2011’s “I Wish,” the story of two young brothers who are separated by […]
Q&A: Wayne McGregor talks choreography and FAR production
From teaching the young stars of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” how to dance to choreographing Radiohead’s “Lotus Flower” music video and working for the Royal Ballet in London, British choreographer and director Wayne McGregor has played a lot of different roles in the world of dance. His style is characterized by the […]
UCLA women’s tennis starts off season with sweep of UCSB
Tuesday afternoon marked the beginnings of a new season and a new playing format for the UCLA women’s tennis team, but the Bruins didn’t miss a beat in a 7-0 victory over the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. “Everyone did a great job. We are playing with a new format, so this first match was going […]
Swim and dive breaks records in dual meets against Cougars
The UCLA swimmers traveled to Pullman, Wash. on Friday with new experiences behind them and lofty expectations ahead of them. This was the first time the Bruins traveled to Washington State and competed in multiple dual meets over two days. “It is a little bit of an adventure for everyone,” said backstroke and butterfly swimmer […]