Andy Grammer had the face of a man whose dreams have come true – and he knows it. He started as a street performer on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, so he couldn’t contain his enthusiasm Thursday while performing at The Greek Theatre – a venue he said he didn’t dare dream of […]
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Women’s volleyball returns to form, takes down Pepperdine in four sets
MALIBU — Saturday’s loss to San Diego highlighted the Bruins’ early season flaws. “We realized that we were not getting quality digs in order to run our middles (against San Diego),” said senior libero Taylor Formico. “We were just getting the ball up, and they were committing to the outside and blocking us. Tonight we were […]
USAC recap – Sept. 6
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government that represents the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Kerckhoff 417 and are open to all students. Watch a livestream of the meetings on the USAC Live! YouTube channel. Agenda items External Vice President Rafi Sands […]
Editorial: Mandatory sentencing law for sexual assault fails to address jury bias
Brock Turner’s early release from prison and the account from the woman he sexually assaulted have rightfully drawn attention to the often improper judicial handling of sexual assault. However, the California Assembly has taken the wrong steps to address this problem. California legislators approved AB 2888, a measure mandating prison sentencing for individuals convicted of […]
FYF Fest 2016 lights up LA with electrifying performances
Now in its twelfth year, FYF Fest has become a staple in the Los Angeles music festival circuit. Weekend headliners Tame Impala, Kendrick Lamar, Grace Jones and LCD Soundsystem delivered mesmerizing shows that shook Exposition Park to its foundations. The two-day festival hosted varied musicians. Artists DIIV, Tame Impala, Mac DeMarco and Blood Orange swept […]
Editorial: UCLA Dining must reevaluate student workers’ jobs, wage disparity
When workers accept employment, they agree to a wage and set of responsibilities. At UCLA Dining Services, it’s become clear that this agreement needs renegotiation. Dana Carrera, a student worker at Bruin Cafe and rising third-year sociology student, recently began advocating for equal pay between UCLA students and full-time workers, starting a petition and meeting […]
Women’s soccer team notches win against Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University had already stunned one Pac-12 team in its American tour. An own goal and more manifestations of poor communication didn’t help Cal when they fell to Beijing 6-5, but nonetheless, UCLA’s opponent came into Monday night’s scrimmage looking to put another notch in their Pac-12 belt. The standouts for the Bruins so […]