July 2008

Into the Woods

Eleven UCLA students organized a food drive in 1934 to benefit needy children and families in West Los Angeles. But the student volunteers wanted to do more. Jul 1, 2008

Beat Scholars

Hip-hop is an important part of academic inquiry in Westwood. Jul 1, 2008

Child's Play

In the wake of a gang shooting in Costa Mesa, Randy Barth '81 formed an after-school learning center in the troubled neighborhood, leading to significant local improvements. Soon, he was leading the charge to implement the program in crime-ridden neighborhoods all over Southern California. Jul 1, 2008

Muscle, Heal Thyself

Electroactive polymers may one day power small robots, make your shoes continuously charge your iPod, and help keep a weak heart pumping. Oh yeah, and when it tears, an artificial muscle will heal itself. Jul 1, 2008

Family Values: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told

The wacky and wonderful Louis de Rougemont comes to life at the Geffen Playhouse now through July 27. Jul 1, 2008

Curtain Up: Come for the Art, Stay for the Rock

"Also I Like To Rock: The Indie 103.1 New Music Showcase" returns to the Hammer Courtyard "to foster emerging talent, and bring different artists to the public." Jul 1, 2008

Endpoint

Locks of Love Jul 1, 2008

iPhone Home

Jonathan Zweig '00 is the creator of Jirbo, a game site so popular Apple has called it "the YouTube of mobile gaming." Jul 1, 2008

Sling Shot

UCLA Magazine interviews Sling Media CEO Blake Krikorian '90, who can provide you with local TV even when you are across the world. Jul 1, 2008

From Spacey to Serious

You may not know architect John Lautner's name, but you know his work. Now, an exhibit at the Hammer Museum seeks to make sure you know it for the right reason. Jul 1, 2008

Cinematic: Aqua Man

Take a break from the summer heat and get a life under the sea. Or more specifically, watch Don Knotts get a life. Jul 1, 2008

Bruins Bound for Beijing

The Summer Games always bring out the best in Bruins, and Bruins always play a pivotal role in America's Olympic success. This year is no exception. Jul 1, 2008

Tibet, Human Rights and the Beijing Olympics

Jul 1, 2008

Jessica Cosby '05 - Hammer Throw

Jul 1, 2008

Fertility: It's A Stretch

Yoga is one of the key components in the Mind Body Institute's Fertility Wellness Program at UCLA. Jul 1, 2008

Football's in Bloom

Do a new year and a new coach for UCLA football mean a fresh start? Jul 1, 2008

Unseen Green

UCLA's Sycamore Park meets all your archery needs. Golf and tennis, too. Jul 1, 2008

The Bruin Next Door

After their days in Westwood, UCLA alumni often find themselves in towns and cities with barely a Bruin. So what's a Bruin in a strange land to do? Jul 1, 2008

Broken Pipeline

If current funding trends continue, America could lose a generation of young medical researchers -- and their lifesaving breakthroughs. Jul 1, 2008

Jonathan Williams '05 - 400m Hurdles

Jul 1, 2008

Kim Vandenberg '07 - 800m Freestyle Relay

Jul 1, 2008

Lauren Cheney, UCLA Student - Soccer

Jul 1, 2008

Matters of Opinion: Should the United States Boycott the Beijing Olympics?

The controversy over China's hosting of the 29th Olympiad has spurred calls for an American boycott of the Summer Games. Jul 1, 2008

Stomp the Night Away

Get your dancing shoes ready, because the Fowler Museum's summer series is back. Jul 1, 2008

Of Sheiks & Cinema

Jonathan Friedlander is traveling the U.S. to save what's left of an entire movement in American Cinema. Jul 1, 2008

Yoo Kim '04 - Pole Vault

Jul 1, 2008