“When it comes to judging, it’s very difficult because the dancers are so skilled and because there’s a lot of different styles,” said Komo Yamashita, judge at UCLA’s relaunched Friday Night Fights dance competition. More »
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Video: Caffe Luxxe: where coffee and community meet
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January 31, 12:00 am
“Well my major at UCLA was political science. I’m not actually quite sure how it would connect, so I’d kind of be making something up,” laughs UCLA alum Gary Chau. Stepping away from his initial law-intended path, Gary Chau used his entrepreneurial spirit to open Caffe Luxxe. His philosophy of quality, handmade coffee and admiration of the European cafe culture have helped him foster a community that emphasizes the human connection in a coffee experience rather than the usual coffee transaction.
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January 24, 12:00 am
Video: Promoting safety on campus
He grabs her ponytail, but before he can attack, the woman turns around and throws a punch. This is one of the scenarios that the instructors of the the Bruin Self Defense program simulate for students. More »
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January 24, 12:00 am
LEED certification signals sustainability
When it comes to sustainable buildings, “UC is definitely at the forefront,” says Jeff Averill, the UCLA campus architect. A 2009 UC policy requires all new construction and renovation on campus to comply with LEED Silver Standards. More »
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January 15, 12:00 am
American Idol comes to UCLA
“A great thing about UCLA is that it is entertainment oriented,” states American Idol season five contestant Ace Young. Royce Hall hosted the American Idol season 13 premier screening and Q&A segment with the judges on Tuesday. More »
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January 13, 12:00 am
Pillow fight for transitional house
UCLA community service group Circle K hosted its annual Pillow Fight Sunday to fundraise for the Alexandria House, a transitional home for women and children. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the House provides a variety of services for homeless women and survivors of domestic violence and aims to help them secure stable and independent lives. More »
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January 9, 9:47 pm
Video: Hammer Museum offers sensory trip to Japan
“You walk in, you sit down, you’re blindfolded and then this audio track takes you through the story … with scents,” said Saskia Wilson-Brown, founder of The Institute for Art and Olfaction, about “A Trip to Japan in Sixteen Minutes, Revisited.” The scent concert, held at the Hammer Museum from today to Sunday, takes its audiences on a sensory journey through Japan. More »