While Hip Hop has made a lasting and significant mark on American culture, the genre has also been a site of contention and division. Hip Hop Congress gathered UCLA students together with notable Hip Hop figures Little X, Melyssa Ford, Nipsey Hussle, Tony Rock, and others to take on a heated debate about the negative effects of Hip Hop culture. More »

Deejays appear to be just music providers. However, their place in the background says little about the hard work they must take on. Deejay Marlon Fuentes presents the role of the music selector, and shares some of his old-school musical tastes. More »

The Hip Hop Congress celebrated its sixth-annual Hip Hop Appreciation Month this February. This year, the group focused mainly on the elements of hip hop, which include deejaying, breakdancing, emceeing, and graffiti art. Congress members explain the importance of hip hop on UCLA campus. More »

Considered the first form of hip hop dance, breakdancing has continued to attract a diverse group of dancers and has managed to maintain a significant role in hip hop culture. B-boy Harry Weston gives a brief history of hip hop dancing and its place in culture today. For more from "Breaking down the Elements," Daily Bruin's coverage of Hip Hop Appreciation Month, visit www.dailybruin.com/hiphop. More »

While some may associate graffiti with vandalism and crime, others consider graffiti works of artistic expression. Artist Lanny Malansky explains how letters have inspired him, and says that graffiti can be beneficial if pushed into the mainstream. More »

If you missed last week's sports games, check out this roundup of top plays! More »