Delving into the mind of a psychopath and contemplating the evolution of the human psyche are both items on the syllabus for a new Fiat Lux seminar available this fall. Joseph Manson, an anthropology professor, is leading the seminar titled “Psychopathy and Human Nature” in which students will explore psychopathy from an evolutionary perspective. “Psychopathy […]
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Team USA contributor joins UCLA men’s water polo team
He tried soccer when he was 7- or 8-years-old , but Chancellor Ramirez said that it just didn’t work out.
Bruin Bash offers hip-hop concert, sneak peek of Don Jon
While last year’s performance featured Panamanian hip-hop duo Las Rakas, indie rock band Ra Ra Riot and hip hop duo Chiddy Bang, Bruin Bash 2013’s lineup is taking a strictly hip-hop feel. In the past, Bruin Bash lineups encompassed a greater range of genres and styles than tonight’s hip-hop only bill. The formula of using […]
New Fiat Lux examines use of psychotropic plants
The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. David Shorter realized more research needed to be done on hallucinogenic plants when he befriended the Yoeme tribe in Mexico in the early 1990s. The Yoeme people were previously known for their use […]
Battle of the editors: UCLA’s best, most exciting teams
1. Which team is most likely to win UCLA’s 110th NCAA title this year? Jordan: It’s hard not to pick the men’s water polo team. After falling to USC in the final minutes in last year’s national championship match, the team appears poised to at least return to the title match this year. UCLA lost […]
Freshman 15, fact or fiction: Registered dietitians dish the truth
Almost all college freshmen have heard the stereotypical accounts of potential weight gain: late-night eating, endless dining hall food and extra calories from drinking. The myths and truths of college weight gain often tangle together, and make it difficult to find a balance for not only a healthy body but also a healthy mindset. Here’s […]
Wolfgang Puck Express opens at UCLA, alcohol sales pending
After years of planning and months of construction, the much anticipated Wolfgang Puck Express opened its frosted glass doors in Ackerman Union last week. The casual dining restaurant, which is one of the first to serve alcohol on campus, officially opened on the first floor of Ackerman Union Sept. 18. The bar, tucked near the […]