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Long Story Short: Faculty and students remember the landmark societal trends, events in their lives

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Long Story Short: Faculty and students remember the landmark societal trends, events in their lives

For a generation of college students, the question is, "Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001?" For older generations, there is the death of John F. Kennedy, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. There are moments that define generations and people remember exactly where they were when they happened. Reporter Helen Zhao asked people around campus to share some of their memories. It turned out that some remember big moments. Others were affected by broader societal trends.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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"Long Story Short: Faculty and students remember the landmark societal trends, events in their lives"

For a generation of college students, the question is, "Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001?" For older generations, there is the death of John F. Kennedy, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. There are moments that define generations and people remember exactly where they were when they happened. Reporter Helen Zhao asked people around campus to share some of their memories. It turned out that some remember big moments. Others were affected by broader societal trends.

Long Story Short airs Mondays at 6:00 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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Talented Bruins put on Dream's Talent Show to support undocumented students

Talented Bruins put on Dream's Talent Show to support undocumented students

May 2, 2011 – The DREAM Act, or the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, is a much-debated piece of legislation that would provide a pathway for undocumented students to gain citizenship and pursue higher education. Last week, undocumented and documented students alike hosted a talent show to raise funds for the campus group IDEAS at UCLA, which works as a support system for undocumented students. Reporter Emily Chu has the story. [2:56]

"Talented Bruins put on Dream's Talent Show to support undocumented students"

May 2, 2011 – The DREAM Act, or the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, is a much-debated piece of legislation that would provide a pathway for undocumented students to gain citizenship and pursue higher education. Last week, undocumented and documented students alike hosted a talent show to raise funds for the campus group IDEAS at UCLA, which works as a support system for undocumented students. Reporter Emily Chu has the story. [2:56]

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Oxford mathematician John Lennox talks science and religion ahead of 'Christianity and the Tooth Fairy' event.

Oxford mathematician John Lennox talks science and religion ahead of 'Christianity and the Tooth Fairy' event.

April 6, 2011 – Today the Veritas Forum will host a talk titled “Christianity and the Tooth Fairy: A UCLA law professor questions an Oxford mathematician on the claims of Jesus”. That Oxford mathematician is Professor John Lennox, and he spoke to Daily Bruin Radio about Christianity’s relationship with science. The forum will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Korn Convocation Hall. [2:33]

"Oxford mathematician John Lennox talks science and religion ahead of 'Christianity and the Tooth Fairy' event."

April 6, 2011 – Today the Veritas Forum will host a talk titled “Christianity and the Tooth Fairy: A UCLA law professor questions an Oxford mathematician on the claims of Jesus”. That Oxford mathematician is Professor John Lennox, and he spoke to Daily Bruin Radio about Christianity’s relationship with science. The forum will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Korn Convocation Hall. [2:33]

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After learning to cope with hearing loss, a student is now all ears

After learning to cope with hearing loss, a student is now all ears

April 1, 2011 – Debate is often seen as two people talking at each other, but listening is key. For one student, this is easier said than done. [1:56]

"After learning to cope with hearing loss, a student is now all ears"

April 1, 2011 – Debate is often seen as two people talking at each other, but listening is key. For one student, this is easier said than done. [1:56]

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UCLA psychobiology student Mona Nejad celebrates the end of finals by running the LA Marathon

UCLA psychobiology student Mona Nejad celebrates the end of finals by running the LA Marathon

March 30, 2011 – Most college students finish the frenzy of finals week exhausted and eager to spend their spring break relaxing. Second-year psychobiology student Mona Nejad took a different route. She kicked off vacation by running her first marathon. [3:06]

"UCLA psychobiology student Mona Nejad celebrates the end of finals by running the LA Marathon"

March 30, 2011 – Most college students finish the frenzy of finals week exhausted and eager to spend their spring break relaxing. Second-year psychobiology student Mona Nejad took a different route. She kicked off vacation by running her first marathon. [3:06]

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Animated movie “Rango” is more for parents than their children

Animated movie “Rango” is more for parents than their children

March 4, 2011- The animated movie, "Rango," stars Johnny Depp as a pet lizard who accidentally gains his freedom and ends up in a Wild West town. The film is rated for kids. But reporter Rachel Garcia argues that the plotline and jokes may not be appropriate for all ages. [3:20]

"Animated movie “Rango” is more for parents than their children"

March 4, 2011- The animated movie, "Rango," stars Johnny Depp as a pet lizard who accidentally gains his freedom and ends up in a Wild West town. The film is rated for kids. But reporter Rachel Garcia argues that the plotline and jokes may not be appropriate for all ages. [3:20]

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Band DeVotchKa's new album '100 Lovers' contains range of various genres, from classical to mariachi

Band DeVotchKa's new album '100 Lovers' contains range of various genres, from classical to mariachi

March 3, 2011 – Reporter Wan Wong enjoyed the range of styles on DeVotchka’s new record, but she thinks that listeners will probably pick and choose their favorite parts. [2:25]

"Band DeVotchKa's new album '100 Lovers' contains range of various genres, from classical to mariachi"

March 3, 2011 – Reporter Wan Wong enjoyed the range of styles on DeVotchka’s new record, but she thinks that listeners will probably pick and choose their favorite parts. [2:25]

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