UCLA July 2008
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Mama Sings in a Band

Mama Sings in a Band

Lawyer-turned-singer alumna Laura Hoffman Roppé makes a splash with songs like "Mama Needs a Girls' Night Out."

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Beat Scholars

Beat Scholars

Hip-Hop is the language of the streets. It's also the subject of serious scholarship at UCLA.

Of Sheiks & Cinema

Of Sheiks & Cinema

Jonathan Friedlander is traveling the U.S. to save what's left of an entire movement in American Cinema.

Bruins Bound for Beijing

Bruins Bound for Beijing

The summer games bring out the best in Bruins, and Bruins always play a pivotal role in America's Olympic success.


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Fertility: It's A Stretch
Fertility: It's A Stretch
Can reducing stress through yoga conquer infertility?
iPhone Home
iPhone Home
Jirbo's Jonathan Zweig '00 brings games to your iPhone.
Child's Play
Child's Play
Randy Barth '81 makes learning fun in troubled neighborhoods.
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Sling Shot
Sling Shot
Slingbox travels the globe thanks to Blake Krikorian '90.
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Football's in Bloom
Football's in Bloom
New year, new coach ... winning new attitude?
Stomp the Night Away
Stomp the Night Away
Get your dancing shoes on to learn the intricate footwork of Folklorico.
Broken Pipeline
Broken Pipeline
If trends to cut funding continue, America could lose a generation of young medical researches.
The Bruin Next Door
The Bruin Next Door
What to do when there's no alumni club in your area? Reconnect to Bruins networking online.
Unseen Green
Unseen Green
Sycamore Park meets all your archery needs. Golf and tennis, too.
From Spacey to Serious
From Spacey to Serious
Architect John Lautner at the Hammer Museum.
Hail to the Hills   More »

Hail to the Hills: Into the Woods
Hail to the Hills: Into the Woods
UniCamp has brought thousands of low-income kids to the great outdoors.
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Should the US Boycott the Beijing Olympics?
Should the US Boycott the Beijing Olympics?
China's hosting of the Olympics spurred controversial calls for an American boycott, which many people passionately oppose.
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Endpoint: Clip Joint
Endpoint: Clip Joint
Bruins handed over their hair to Locks of Love for charity.
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Bruin Broadcasters in Beijing
Bruin Broadcasters in Beijing

Coaches and athletes aren't the only Bruins in the Beijing Olympics. A handful are analyzing the games.


From Boot Camp to Small Business
From Boot Camp to Small Business

A specialized business program for vets addresses small-business skills and PTSD.


Olympic Fever: Complete Coverage
Olympic Fever: Complete Coverage

Bruins blog from Beijing about their Olympic experiences, and UCLA ramps up its coverage about blue-and-gold pride in the 2008 games.


US Olympic Softball Goes for the (Blue and) Gold
US Olympic Softball Goes for the (Blue and) Gold

The U.S. Olympic softball team is over a quarter Bruin. Bruins have helped the U.S. win every Olympic gold for softball.


Vikings, Vandals and Anti-Morning Radio
Vikings, Vandals and Anti-Morning Radio

UCLA grad Joe Escalante is more than just an indie-radio host, and not just because he's bass player for The Vandals.


The Solar Car Seen 'Round the World
The Solar Car Seen 'Round the World

A globe-trekking "solartaxi" paid a visit to UCLA, where more feasible and efficient solar panels are being developed.


Small Creek, Spectacular Opportunities
Small Creek, Spectacular Opportunities

UCLA students rip and strip the campus's Stone Canyon Creek of invasive plants, freeing the way for native flora.


Bad Commute? Don't Stress: Study Could Lead to a Chill Pill
Bad Commute? Don't Stress: Study Could Lead to a Chill Pill

A study on stress could lead to a drug to ease effects of stress for soldiers, caregivers or even commuters.


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Persian New Year in LA
Catch a glimpse of the Persian New Year celebration in Los Angeles. Enjoy the different kinds of music and dancing, and check out the food! Maybe some coffee to go with your kabob?
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W: How to Move Like Bush
A UCLA movement coach prepped Josh Brolin to portray George W. Bush in Oliver Stone's film "W." Rodrigue discusses body "hot points" impelling Bush's movement.
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Prof. Gilliam Speaks
Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., professor of political science and incoming dean of the School of Public Affairs, discusses the role of new media in presidential politics.
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