Monday, April 13

Anderson professor Ivo Welch on fossil fuel divestment

The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for more information. The University of California plans to create a task force to investigate the possibility of divesting from companies in the fossil fuel industry. Read more...




Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night honors family, origins

Growing up, Shawn Semana’s grandmother told him Filipino folk tales about a pineapple, a magical chicken and a terrible, vampire-like creature that eats children. These three seemingly unrelated symbols came together Saturday night in a retelling of these old stories with a modern spin, penned by Semana, the script writer for this year’s Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night. Read more...

Photo: Saturday’s culture show Filipino culture, incorporated Filipino dance and music from every region in the Philippines along with contemporary performances, including a routine by Samahang Modern. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)


Show exhibits artistic elements of Lebanese culture

At center stage, two students swayed their hips to upbeat Lebanese music. Their dresses, traditional black bedlahs embellished with coins, accentuated their dancing with rhythmic jingling. Read more...

Photo: Leaders of the Lebanese Social Club at UCLA thank the crowd toward the end of its culture show Friday night. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruins hold candlelight vigil in support of UCSB community

Stillness permeated Royce Quad on Monday evening as hundreds of students and University of California community members illuminated the area with candles to honor those affected by a recent slayings in Isla Vista. Read more...

Photo: UC Santa Barbara alumni gathered with UCLA students in front of Royce Hall Monday night for a candlelight vigil in honor of the victims of the Isla Vista killings. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)