Henry David

The reaction across campus to Tuesday night's tasering of a student by UCPD officers is one of shock and disgust. Many question how tasering is appropriate force against someone who fails to even threaten to strike an officer. "I realize when looking at these kind of arrest tapes that they don't always show the full picture. ... But that six minutes that we can watch just seems like it's a ridiculous amount of force...

They already were popular but new ones continue to pop up. Many Angelenos are enthusiastic to tell friends and coworkers about their new obsession with Korean BBQ houses, properly named Galbi Houses. Korean BBQ is quickly becoming the new Thai food, and it's becoming all too frequent that one of my peers will ask, "Have you been to Manna yet?" Yes, I have. Galbi houses traditionally serve up raw dishes of galbi and bulgogi...

UCLA completed their last exhibition game last Thursday night coming out on top of Humboldt State. Incoming freshmen Russell Westbrook and Michael Roll had great performances alongside veterans Josh Shipp and Arron Afflalo. Although the team is amidst a major transition this year, Coach Ben Howland has expressed much confidence towards this week's opener against BYU. Major stumbling blocks to consider include an injury impeding Lorenzo Mata's playability, as well as recent questions regarding...

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is one of Downtown Los Angeles' most beautiful landmarks. Enjoy these photos but understand that you should experience the Cathedral in person. We recommend a visit from all, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. More photos after the jump....

Fires continue to rage in the valley near Palm Springs. Early this afternoon, firefighters were protecting homes against flames driven by 25 mph winds when their engine was overtaken by the blaze. Three firemen are now confirmed dead as a result, with many of the personnel continuing to fight after pausing momentarily to come to grips with those who had just fallen. The fire, driven by strong Santa Ana winds, has burned over 4,000...

So I'm going back and forth with my lady friend on AIM about what I should be for Halloween la noche pasada, here is the convo: - I was Super Mario last time, and a sperm before that. - Be an iPod. That would be cool. - Can't do it. It's overdone. - Yeah it didn't feel original when I said it. - Of course I could just be a Microsoft Zune. - Being...

This is the greatest show that NBC hasn't canceled yet. If you don't know what this show is about, and you even missed the recap marathon this past Sunday, then what good are you exactly? The show just keeps building and building, and creating new mysteries. Is it going to live up to our expectations with each week that passes? I sure hope so. Last night's episode was out of control, it had some...

UCLA students are busy studying for midterms, these are some snapshots that help capture the mood across campus. More photos after the link jump....

Retraction please. It's not every month that Los Angeles magazine prints a cover that incites violence. The good news is that there are actually two covers, the one not shown depicts a hot UCLA spirit squad member named Katie, emblazoned with the words "Why UCLA Kicks USC's Sorry Butt". Not to worry though, Trojans won't take offense to this since they seldom read. Disappointingly, there isn't an article to go with the cover, just...

Bill Clinton had a warm reception yesterday at the UCLA sculpture garden, where hundreds of students came to see him speak. Crowds waited in anticipation for the celebrity president to arrive at 10am, where he would rally in support of Proposition 87 - a measure that aims to reduce dependence on foreign oil, as well as to reduce greenhouse emissions by imposing oil-drilling fees on on oil companies. Opposition to this proposition is of...