“Scholars…Chosen for Leadership…United to Serve” That was the message plastered on the home page. And it was here that a select group of students, united by a drive for excellence, represented the very best of the best here at UCLA. Arguably the premier honor society recognized by American universities,...Read More
An innocent flyer for a student group called One Heart Source hung from the bathroom wall in Powell Library. Scanning it as she walked toward the door, third-year psychology student Ty Duong became absorbed in thought about its contents as she rushed home. Following the directions of the flyer,...Read More
Fraternity. The word often conjured up ideas of networking, service, skill development, philanthropy and, ultimately, brotherhood. While fraternities were usually associated with Greek Life, there were a few more prominently known for their focus on pre-professional goals. Phi Delta Epsilon was one such fraternity well-recognized as the only co-ed...Read More
Taiko, which meant “drum” in Japanese, evolved from a traditional ritual in Japan to a purely Japanese American performing art form in America. The student group Kyodo Taiko existed to involve and educate its members in playing Taiko drums, as well as the Japanese history and traditions of the...Read More
Started in 1966, the Grupo Folklorico de UCLA celebrated the Mexican heritage through its traditional dance performances to music as played throughout Mexico, utilizing costumes from about 10 different regions, from Veracruz to Sinaloa to Jalisco. Its goal was to create positive Chicana and Chicano role models, promote cultural...Read More
Whether you loved photography or wanted to learn a little more about it, Photography Club at UCLA may have been a good fit for you. The club, which was completely free, did not even require those interested to own a camera in order to join. According to Michael Sun,...Read More