At the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, UCLA welcomed 1012 new international students on campus. Keitel Frankle, first year undeclared student, Sara Lin, first year undeclared student, and Percy Wu, first year physics major, share their experiences with the different stages of culture shock at UCLA.

Hidden in an isolated alley between Boelter Hall and Engineering IV, UCLA's Machine Shop is the destination for students looking to expand their knowledge about industrial machinery. Michael O'Leary, the shop supervisor, QSi Tran, a second year aerospace engineering student, and James Griswold, a third year mechanical engineering student, talk about the goals of the shop, how it helps students learn and create, and the projects they're working on this year.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Christyana and Taylor asked students on Bruin Walk about what they're thankful for and why.

The UCLA a cappella group Scattertones celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday with a concert featuring current and alumni vocalists. From Coldplay's “Paradise” to Bob Marley's “No Woman No Cry” to Tina Turner's “Rolling on the River”, their uplifting music permeated the performance space in Moore 100. After the show, Christyana and Taylor caught up with three vocalists to talk about what being a part of Scattertones means to them.

At UCLA’s American Indian Studies Center, Christyana spoke with academic coordinator Clementine Bordeaux from the Lakota Tribe and American Indian Studies graduate student Elisabeth Fasthorse from the Rincon Tribe. They share some of their thoughts and feelings about the representation of American Indians during the Thanksgiving season.

What is Thanksgiving without a mouth-watering dessert? UCLA alumna and former Daily Bruin Radio Director Sarah Rogozen tantalizes taste buds with a recipe for vegan pumpkin pie.