Microsoft and its domineering copy protection ways strike once again. A few months ago I wrote about the new Media Center version of Windows XP, a bit of technology that makes video recording, audio/video playback, and picture viewing much more plausible in a home theater setting. Read more...

A conductor since his late 20s, William Vendice has spent more than a few nights at the opera in his lifetime. This weekend, Vendice brings his 30 plus years of experience to Opera UCLA’s presentation of “L’Heure Espagnole” and “L’Enfant et les Sortilèges,” two one-act operas by Maurice Ravel. Read more...

With the specter of war looming larger every day, many UCLA students are joining in protesting U.S. actions against Iraq. America is witnessing the most anti-war activism since Vietnam, and it’s only appropriate that we are also seeing a revival and resurgence of that era’s socially conscious protest music: folk. Read more...

“Darkness Falls” Starring Chaney Kley, Emma Caufield Directed by Jonathan Liebesman The mantra from “Darkness Falls” has this much right: Don’t go into the dark! As in, don’t go into theaters to see this movie. Read more...

Chris Smith may not look the Hollywood type while walking around campus, but appearances can be deceiving. There’s more that distinguishes this 42-year-old first-year doctoral candidate in UCLA’s Education Leadership Program than his age. Read more...

During the Sundance Film Festival, when often more than one party rocks Park City in the same night, UCLA held an afternoon party that mixed festivity with modesty. Read more...

If the cute girl standing next to you in line today in Northern Lights refuses to speak to you, don’t take it personally. There’s a good chance she’s just in an opera. Read more...