In a world filled with pop music, opera and classical music have long since taken a back seat in the mainstream media. Alexys Tiscareno, a second year voice performance major, launches a her career as a classical singer at UCLA.
The Farmers Classic, Southern California's annual tennis tournament, has drawn fans of all ages to UCLA since 1984. Whether they are loyal supporters of their favorite tennis player or just fans of the game, this year's attendees share what they enjoy most about the tournament. More »
Recent history graduate Weston Dunlap started playing volleyball his freshman year of high school. Due to his height, volleyball came as a natural fit to this 6ft 8in quick-hitter from Newport Beach. He shares his thoughts about the transition from high school to Division One volleyball as well as his love for the game. More »
Coming to UCLA can seem like a culture shock to many international students. Hailing from Egypt to Australia, students who come from other countries to attend UCLA share stories of first impressions, surprises, and how campus life is different from what they are used to. More »
When sophomore gymnast Samantha Peszek was a little girl, gymnastics was more about hanging out with her friends and learning new tricks. She may not have been a child prodigy, but Peszek persevered and achieved her dream of becoming a medal-winning USA Olympic athlete in 2008. More »
Three Japanese students at the Luskin School of Public Affairs organized a trip for other UCLA graduate students to travel to Japan during spring break. While there, they had the opportunity to be a part of the volunteer efforts in the areas devastated by the earthquake and tsunami last year. More »
Take a backstage tour of the Geffen and hear some of the history behind the Westwood theater. More »