After the ceremony for the 49th annual Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards Competition on Nov. 1, UCLA has good reason to boast. Once more, one of its own won first place, as well as this year’s monetary prize of $15,000. Read more...

FILM&TV: “The Incredibles” Be one of the first people to see this colorful, animated film about a family of crime fighters. It may not be free, but in addition to seeing the movie you’ll get a chance to hit up the free coffee and pastry table. Read more...

Americans are always up for a good party. For All Tomorrow’s Parties on the other hand, the response has been lukewarm. ATP, a music festival to be held on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach this weekend, is the latest in an effort to resurrect rock festivals on American soil. Read more...

Jake, Construction is always happening on campus, and the workers use up valuable space for parking. Right now, the grassy area by the Medical Plaza (on Gayley and Le Conte avenues) has been overtaken and paved to accommodate the construction workers for the new hospital. Read more...

In the beginning of his one-man show “Flow,” Will Power describes the perplexing appearance of a man he saw on the street. “He had an afro on the side and a Jerry Curl in the back!” he exclaims, horrified at this man’s conflicting hairstyles. Read more...

Jake, I know I’m not in Los Angeles, but since I’m in a new city (akin to many of the freshmen at UCLA) I was wondering if you could give me some direction about Birmingham, England. Read more...

“Authors and Actors: Signed Books From the Collection of Lawrence Grobel” Powell Library Rotunda Nov. 1 – Dec. 23 More than 50 signed books will make up this exhibit of a practical who’s-who in contemporary pop culture. Read more...