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Best Bets at UCLA The Edge of Heaven

05/12 - Arts > Film: The Edge of Heaven
05/13 - Lectures: Eating and Walking Your Way to Wellness
05/14 - Arts > Performance: UCLA Wind Ensemble and UCLA Symphonic Band
05/16 - Sports: Baseball vs. Washington State
05/18 - Lectures: Janet Sarbanes & Marisa Silver

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"I was incredibly moved by the article featuring Lt. Mark Daily ['Saving Grace,' January 2008] and his noble reasons for fighting in Iraq . . . What a shame this country has lost someone of such high character."

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April 2008

Engage, Isolate, or Strike

A primer on how the United States has and currently deals with renegade countries, including when and if to use deadly force. Apr 1, 2008

Making Belief

An fMRI shows brain differences among belief, disbelief and uncertainty Apr 1, 2008

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Readers weigh in on January stories about healing the wounds of war, the AAP at 35, the "Solid Gold Sound" and navigating the ER. Apr 1, 2008

Sea Celebration

The April 19 Splash! Festival is one of the highlights of the Mami Wata exhibit at the Fowler Museum Apr 1, 2008

All the Right Moves

Rick Neuheisel returns to his alma mater in the one job he wanted above all others — head football coach at UCLA. Are you ready for some really fun football? Apr 1, 2008

Wining and Dining

Two Bruin culinary experts share their favorites for perfect meals during nights on the town or quiet dining at home. Apr 1, 2008

Lollipop Culture

What Willy Wonka did for chocolate, UCLA microbiologist Wenyuan Shi is doing for lollipops. Apr 1, 2008

Matters of Opinion

How should America respond to renegade countries? Our experts weigh in Apr 1, 2008

The Shapes of Things

On April 22, Thom Mayne delivers the 104th Faculty Research Lecture. Apr 1, 2008

Silhouettes of Shame

At first glance, her art resembles frilly Victorian silhouettes. But take a closer look Apr 1, 2008

Legend and Legacy: Ash Grove's 50th Anniversary

The Hollywood folk music venue celebrates its legacy Apr 1, 2008

Good Sports: The Ring Bearers

Women's water polo won UCLA's 99th NCAA team championship. Also number 100. What's next? Apr 1, 2008

Hyper-Driven

UCLA professor Todd Presner is the mind behind Hypermedia Berlin - an way to explore the German city layer by layer and era by era. More cities are on the drawing board Apr 1, 2008

UCLA Day: Seize the "Moment"

On May 17, come back to Westwood for UCLA Day, a daylong celebration of UCLA and the Bruin community. Apr 1, 2008

Show-Stoppers

This June 5-12 event at the School of Theater, Film and Television shows what tomorrow's actors, directors, editors and cinematographers are creating today Apr 1, 2008

Hail to the Hills: A Presidential Visit

Ten days before the event, the Daily Bruin broke the news: President Bill Clinton had accepted UCLA's invitation to speak at its 75th anniversary convocation on May 20, 1994, kicking off the university's yearlong celebration. Apr 1, 2008

Greening the Center

Bruin Pouria Abbassi aims to make the Los Angeles Convention Center the greenest facility anywhere Apr 1, 2008

No Competition

Bruin Arlene R. Barro reveals her unique job-hunting insights. Apr 1, 2008

Life in Colors: the Chicano Canvas

Chicano art and artists have a passionate champion: UCLA scholar Chon Noriega Apr 1, 2008

A Bright Idea

Plasma TV watchers will soon have the brightest, most beautiful color possible for a lot less money than they pay now, thanks to two UCLA scientists. Apr 1, 2008

The Unmelting Pot

A UCLA study of Mexican Americans started in the 1960s is now completed, with unexpected findings. Apr 1, 2008

Deadly Diets: The Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

If caught early, eating disorders can be treated. Here are six tips to help you identify if someone you love is at risk. Apr 1, 2008

Published Apr 16, 2008 11:54 AM