The bright pink yo-yo ricochets into the air, held airborne on neon green string before it flies back into the hands of Ian Johnson, a first-year business economics student and World Yo-Yo Contest contestant. “Seeing other peoples’ success … makes me driven to practice myself and make up my own tricks,” he says. Watch Johnson’s yo-yo tricks and learn more about his inspiration.
Hundreds of people gathered in Royce Quad to mourn the recent deaths of UC Santa Barbara students in the Isla Vista tragedy. With candles in their hands, UCSB and UCLA students, parents and alumni heard the words of those personally affected by the incident. More »
UCLA makes a splash with state of the art water filtration system More »
The mind is mightier than the sword when it comes to kendo. Kendo trainers emphasize self-control, intimidation and correct posture. “It’s more than just hitting your opponent, it’s more than just violence, it’s a mental game,” said Rachel Carrillo, UCLA Kendo Club president and fourth-year economics student, as she defines kendo in her own words after the team’s tournament on Sunday. More »
UCLA club archery is a club sport that has been active at UCLA for over 10 years. Club members participate in national tournaments and bring in new, inexperienced archers every year. More »
To commemorate its 95th birthday, UCLA contracted Mirada to engineer a light show on the surface of Royce Hall. Donors and students watched the elaborate production, which was centered around the theme of light. More »
We The Folk, an up-beat group of UCLA students plus one alumni, performs “She Belongs” – a fun, catchy tune that touches on an aspect of life that many young people can relate to: staying up all night, talking about life with someone that you care about. More »