Research at UCLA is a $1 billion industry, funding a lot of curiosity and labor. “A Case for Science” is a new podcast by Daily Bruin Radio that will detail the depth, breadth and wealth of research that goes on behind laboratory doors around campus. From growing new bones out of stem cells to proving the […]
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Long Story Short – November 18, 2013
This week, Meral Arik and Jennifer Crane host Long Story Short. First, fourth-year biology student Mericien Venzon talks about her experience becoming a Life Science 1 teaching mentor. Then, dropping a beat, third-year cognitive science student Moonsoo Jo shares how his passion made him a national champion and then teaches Meral and Jennifer how to […]
Students bring Yu-Gi-Oh! scene to UCLA
At UCLA, a unique competitive scene is arising from a small group of students. Armed with dice, coins, calculators and binders, these student collect and duel against each other in “Yu-Gi-Oh!”, a trading card game based off a manga and the popular Saturday morning cartoon of the same name. For the first time at UCLA, […]
Video: Rugby, dirt, and prom dresses
Combining the fierceness of rugby with the beauty of prom, the women’s rugby team dresses up to duke it out and draw attention to their team. “You can take lots of great pictures and you beat up some prom dresses… It’s fun, it’s a bonding thing,” says player Grace Bixby.
Video: Student serenades Bruin Walk with sitar
Sounds from India intertwine with the buzz of Bruin Walk as Ryan Vig plays an unusual instrument, the sitar, to promote this Saturday’s World Music and Movement Festival, in which students and faculty will perform music and dances from various cultures. Watch Vig perform the sitar as he talks about music, his passion for […]
Video: UCLA student battles outside the beatbox
“There was no hate or anything. … Beatboxing just brought us together,” said third-year cognitive science student and national champion beatboxer Moonsoo Jo about an international beatboxing competition in Switzerland. Jo, also known as Beat Rhino, believes beatboxing transcends cultural differences. Hear his beats and the story behind them.
Out of Bounds – November 11, 2013
With scruff and shadows beginning to appear on their faces, Andrew and Kevin stay strong on Day 11 of No Shave November. The two discuss UCLA football’s performance in its 31-26 victory over Arizona this past Saturday with highlights of individual runs from linebacker Myles Jack. They wrap up the show by previewing the Bruins’ Friday matchup against Washington […]