We often think of a weather forecaster as the person on TV who helps you plan your outfit for the day. While that is partially true, weather forecasters are also in the business of saving lives.
The tradition of Groundhog Day began in 1887 in a town called Punxatawney, Pennsylvania, helping German and Dutch settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries predict the coming of spring depending on whether or not the groundhogs emerged from their burrows. More »
In light of Feb 5th, National Weatherperson’s Day, Long Story Short host Davey Kim met up with Staff Meteorologist James Murakami for a tour of the tools of the trade on the rooftop of the Math and Sciences building. More »
Last Monday, five Los Angeles mayoral candidates came to Royce Hall to debate the issues of securing pensions for city employees and revitalizing local transportation. Daily Bruin opinion columnist Alexandra Tashman talks to Long Story Short host Taylor Erickson today about the strengths and weaknesses of the two main candidates, Wendy Greuel and Eric Garsetti. More »
Listen: A play-through of Poliphony In Poliphony, the new video game created by Design and Media Arts student Trevor Wilson and his two classmates, the player controls an alien crash landed on an island on a desert planet. More »
Long Story Short host Davey Kim speaks with health psychology professor Ted Robles and Dr. Sarosh Motivala at the UCLA OCD Intensive Treatment Program on the psychology of getting a good night’s rest and some of the myths behind sleeping pills and prescriptions. More »
Apartment hunting season for the 2013-2014 school year has begun. Marcello Robinson, a landlord in Westwood, shares some quick tips on how students can find the right apartment. More »