Sasha Druzhinina

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• The stage is set for an alumni reunion concert

  Jan. 16, 2009 at 12:26 a.m.

  Close to 50 years is a long time to wait for a reunion tour, but this long period of time hasn’t fazed UCLA’s former dance department and current World Arts and Cultures department.

• Worldwide project comes to UCLA

  Dec. 4, 2008 at 1:31 a.m.

  In 1999, artist Tony Deifell picked up his ringing telephone and a kid’s voice blurted out: “Why do you do what you do?” Finding himself unable to give a clear, concise answer to the chance interviewer, Deifell became haunted by the simple query. Years later, what began as hours of rumination eventually developed into Deifell’s “Why Do You Do What You Do” worldwide community art project, which provides participants with a creative way to answer the question by combining text and image. And this year, it is coming to UCLA.

• Economy, personal issues a concern

  Oct. 15, 2008 at 12:59 a.m.

  Echoing national polls, UCLA students cite the economy as a central issue in this presidential election cycle.

• Students’ ideologies drive, but don’t define, their vote

  Oct. 14, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.

  While many students already know which candidate they are going to vote for, frequently their chosen 2008 presidential candidate may not reflect all of their beliefs.

• Palin choice evokes mixed reactions

  Sept. 8, 2008 at 1:21 a.m.

  The Republican National Convention took place in St. Paul, Minn. last week. It served largely to introduce Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin to the nation, as well as distance the Republican party from the current administration and promote reform within the party.

• Shooter arrested in Westwood

  Sept. 2, 2008 at 1:17 a.m.

  On Friday, a man firing shots was arrested on the corner of Broxton and Le Conte Avenues.

• Biden’s experience adds to Obama’s resume

  Sept. 2, 2008 at 1:12 a.m.

  Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., chose Joe Biden, an experienced senator from Delaware, to be his vice presidential running mate last week.

• ‘Blade’ developed to cut emissions, one car at a time

  Aug. 18, 2008 at 12:32 a.m.

  Chances are, you care about the environment, or at least you try to.

• Anonymous rape tests to be federally required

  May 16, 2008 at 1:21 a.m.

  Anonymous testing for rape victims, a practice already available in parts of the country, will become mandatorily available in select locations in the near future under a new federal requirement. ...

• Bill would limit UC contracts

  April 17, 2008 at 1:55 a.m.

  A California State Senate bill regarding greater public access to and greater regulation of University of California contracts was approved by the Senate Government Organization Committee earlier this week.