Orientation Issue 2007
By Daily Bruin Staff
June 24, 2007 8:59 p.m.
NEWS
Enrollment increases keep UCLA on its toes
With new construction all over campus and living accommodations getting tighter, UCLA’s growth has been a highly publicized affair for a number of years, but rising enrollment has also come to affect students’ academic lives.
At the start of the academic year, many might feel overwhelmed at the prospect of adapting to a new environment. Similarly, the university’s top post, the chancellorship, will also undergo change. For the first time in over nine years, the chief executive position will be taken by a new chancellor: Gene Block.
Hill plans to make changes to satisfy students
Plans have been made for Puzzles to be completely changed into a new service, called the Sweet Shop, serving a variety of sweets and treats, said Michael Foraker, assistant vice chancellor of Business and Administrative Services for Housing and Hospitality.
Students have many options for casting vote
While many students move away from home to attend college, they have multiple options to participate in politics through voting.
Every year there are several events and traditions that bring the campus together ““ from the triannual Undie Run to the Beat ‘SC Bonfire during Blue and Gold Week.
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SPORTS
Seasons are over, but fresh talent is on the way
UCLA’s continuous Pac-10 battles and NCAA championship runs have subsided for the summer. But don’t be fooled by the schedule; it is still a very important time for UCLA sports.
Summer sports attractions abound
Despite the lack of UCLA sporting events over the summer, there is much for the spectator to enjoy on and around the UCLA campus during the summer.
Arenas are empty, but my glass is half full
I’ve never been a huge fan of summer, mostly because I’m always at my leisure, and thus summer is no break for me. But at UCLA, summer is even rougher.
As a new Bruin, this is your creed
Here at UCLA we have a lot of traditions. Some of them may seem a little weird to you at first. To this day, I still don’t know why I need to clap eight times for any of our teams to win a big game. But I clap. I don’t know where the “dead dog Rover” song came from, but I sing it anyway.
Here at UCLA we boast an NCAA-record 100 national championships and a laundry list of legends in virtually every sport. From 1984 until 2004, UCLA had more Olympic gold medal winners than all but four countries. So it’s safe to say that we know something here about athletic competition. But, since not all of us can be five-star recruits, UCLA also offers extensive and highly competitive intramural and club sports programs.
T.J. Simers tells all about sports, writing
Bruin Sports senior staff writer Sam Allen spoke with Los Angeles Times columnist T.J. Simers about how he got into journalism, the state of UCLA athletics, and why blogs are better left unwept, unhonored and unsung.
Star athlete sighting not too uncommon
While Afflalo may be hard to spot, all players are students, too, and can be seen all around campus
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A&E
One of the best things about being a student at UCLA is getting to live in Los Angeles. With the world of entertainment literally right outside the dorm, there are plenty of things for students to do besides study. From the best spot to see a celebrity, to the best place to go hiking, to the best spot to watch a film with dead celebrities, we’ve compiled a list of diversions that are not to be missed.
New film students have more choices
One small step for four film students, one giant leap for the UCLA Department of Film, Television and Digital Media.
Former Bruins find place in commercial market
Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, the husband and wife directing team of last year’s independent success story, “Little Miss Sunshine,” followed up their Academy Award-winning indie film with a Gap commercial.
Ethnomusicology ensembles bring music, culture together
While it is known that UCLA prides itself on promoting diversity within the dorms, the classes and the campus organizations, the school also promotes diversity in music.
Study, yes, but don’t lock yourself in the library
When I first came to UCLA, I became entranced with everything nonacademic.
Smaller venues provide intimate experiences
While the loudest and most advertised concerts in Los Angeles will probably be held in the Hollywood Bowl or the Staples Center, the city offers a more fine-grained perspective on live music you won’t see advertised on the freeway.
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Viewpoint
College ““ a big learning experience
Don’t let daunting first days or mishaps ruin your year, just soak up the valuable time here
Editorial: A to-do (and don’t) list for our new Bruins
In an attempt to ease the tension that some newcomers may feel, the following list of dos and don’ts is a basic guide to avoid trouble and potentially awkward situations at UCLA, all while having plenty of fun.
Take advantage of all resources
Though freshman year may be daunting, don’t be afraid to ask for some help from time to time
As cliche as it may sound, I have always wanted to go to UCLA. Sadly, I knew I did not have the grades for it when I was in high school. And it was depressing knowing everyone else was experiencing “normal” college lives while I was stuck at home going to community college. Everyone was growing and I wasn’t.
