Wednesday, June 18

Ball kids support big-name tennis players in Farmers Classic

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Ball kids support big-name tennis players in Farmers Classic

Aug. 2, 2010 "”mdash; The Farmers Classic, the tennis tournament held at UCLA since 1984, features the biggest names in tennis. Six ball kids rotate to support the players by running after loose tennis balls. Their simple task is complicated, because despite their prominent positions on the court, ball kids want to be perceived as invisible, neither seen nor heard. [3:43]

"Ball kids support big-name tennis players in Farmers Classic"

Aug. 2, 2010 "”mdash; The Farmers Classic, the tennis tournament held at UCLA since 1984, features the biggest names in tennis. Six ball kids rotate to support the players by running after loose tennis balls. Their simple task is complicated, because despite their prominent positions on the court, ball kids want to be perceived as invisible, neither seen nor heard. [3:43]


Bruins catch World Cup fever in Ackerman

Bruins catch World Cup fever in Ackerman

July 12, 2010 – The Cooperage in Ackerman Union, home to the likes of Carl's, Jr., Taco Bell, and Jamba Juice, has also been playing host to the crowds of students hovering around its TV to watch this years FIFA World Cup games. Fans weigh in on the final game between Spain and the Netherlands. [4:01]

"Bruins catch World Cup fever in Ackerman"

July 12, 2010 – The Cooperage in Ackerman Union, home to the likes of Carl's, Jr., Taco Bell, and Jamba Juice, has also been playing host to the crowds of students hovering around its TV to watch this years FIFA World Cup games. Fans weigh in on the final game between Spain and the Netherlands. [4:01]

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Matt Logue creates a metropolis without traffic or people in 'Empty L.A.

Matt Logue creates a metropolis without traffic or people in 'Empty L.A.

June 28, 2010 – After getting back from assignment in New Zealand, special effects artist Matt Logue felt overwhelmed when he returned to the drudgery of Los Angeles traffic. So he decided to do something about it: erase the traffic. In a four-year project, Logue took pictures of both famous and unknown parts of LA and painstakingly removed every person and moving car. When he was done, he had an "Empty L.A.," the title of the book he released last fall. Logue spoke with Daily Bruin Radio about the process. [5:08]

"Matt Logue creates a metropolis without traffic or people in 'Empty L.A."

June 28, 2010 – After getting back from assignment in New Zealand, special effects artist Matt Logue felt overwhelmed when he returned to the drudgery of Los Angeles traffic. So he decided to do something about it: erase the traffic. In a four-year project, Logue took pictures of both famous and unknown parts of LA and painstakingly removed every person and moving car. When he was done, he had an "Empty L.A.," the title of the book he released last fall. Logue spoke with Daily Bruin Radio about the process. [5:08]

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Fowler Museum exhibit 'Document: Iranian-Americans in L.A.' archives lives of second-generation members of community

Fowler Museum exhibit 'Document: Iranian-Americans in L.A.' archives lives of second-generation members of community

June 21, 2010 – Documentation can take many forms. It can be a blog entry, an article on the front page of a newspaper, a radio story like this one "¦ or pictures like the ones displayed in the Fowler Museum's newest exhibition, “Document: Iranian-Americans in L.A”. [2:54]

"Fowler Museum exhibit 'Document: Iranian-Americans in L.A.' archives lives of second-generation members of community"

June 21, 2010 – Documentation can take many forms. It can be a blog entry, an article on the front page of a newspaper, a radio story like this one "¦ or pictures like the ones displayed in the Fowler Museum's newest exhibition, “Document: Iranian-Americans in L.A”. [2:54]

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Commencement speaker hopefuls share their thoughts on putting college experiences into words

Commencement speaker hopefuls share their thoughts on putting college experiences into words June 7, 2010 - Many people look forward to finding out who their graduation speaker will be, and what he or she will say. Although speaking in front of crowds of commencement attendees seems frightening, two students do not fear the spotlight. They share the processes of writing and auditioning their speeches for UCLA's communication studies commencement ceremony. [3:50] "Commencement speaker hopefuls share their thoughts on putting college experiences into words"

June 7, 2010 - Many people look forward to finding out who their graduation speaker will be, and what he or she will say. Although speaking in front of crowds of commencement attendees seems frightening, two students do not fear the spotlight. They share the processes of writing and auditioning their speeches for UCLA's communication studies commencement ceremony. [3:50] More »

Parenting Student Graduation participant and her family discuss how they balance schoolwork and childcare

Parenting Student Graduation participant and her family discuss how they balance schoolwork and childcare

June 7, 2010 – Graduation is a time to honor achievements: completing academic requirements, participating in campus club activities, working and interning "¦ and, for a unique group of people, raising children. UCLA's first Parenting Student Graduation Celebration takes place at 2 p.m. on June 13. Children will play games and walk the commencement stage with their robed parents. One graduating international student from Egypt reveals how she balances her roles as a mother, wife and M.A. candidate. [3:46]

"Parenting Student Graduation participant and her family discuss how they balance schoolwork and childcare"

June 7, 2010 – Graduation is a time to honor achievements: completing academic requirements, participating in campus club activities, working and interning "¦ and, for a unique group of people, raising children. UCLA's first Parenting Student Graduation Celebration takes place at 2 p.m. on June 13. Children will play games and walk the commencement stage with their robed parents. One graduating international student from Egypt reveals how she balances her roles as a mother, wife and M.A. candidate. [3:46]

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8-clap honors Wooden on June 4, 2010

8-clap honors Wooden on June 4, 2010

June 5, 2010 – Students organized an 8-clap at UCLA's Ackerman Plaza at noon Friday. About 200 students attended, and then about three times as many Bruins gathered at night outside the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center for a Nation-Wide 8-clap and candle-light vigil to show their support for former UCLA Men's Basketball Coach John Wooden and his family. [4:44]

"8-clap honors Wooden on June 4, 2010"

June 5, 2010 – Students organized an 8-clap at UCLA's Ackerman Plaza at noon Friday. About 200 students attended, and then about three times as many Bruins gathered at night outside the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center for a Nation-Wide 8-clap and candle-light vigil to show their support for former UCLA Men's Basketball Coach John Wooden and his family. [4:44]

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