Tuesday, September 8

Q&A: Chris DeMoulin talks community building, pop culture goals of L.A. Comic Con

This post was updated Oct. 2 at 9:37 p.m. Los Angeles Comic Con is brought together fans of all genres this weekend. L.A. Comic Con took place Sept. Read more...

Photo: Shown is CEO of Comikaze Entertainment, Inc., Chris DeMoulin. DeMoulin said he hopes that attendees walk away encouraged that there are other people out there with similar interests as theirs. (Courtesy of L.A. Comic Con)


The Listening Dolls crafts community using zines, live music shows

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:35 p.m. The Listening Dolls is harmonizing the visual and musical arts. Founded by fourth-year music industry student Martine Kolderup-Lane, the monthly music zine features album recommendations, music history articles, collages of lyrics and interviews with musicians. Read more...

Photo: The Listening Dolls 19th issue cover is a collage that reads “Welcome to the Dollhouse.” The monthly music zine features recommendations, collages, interviews with musicians and music history articles. (Courtesy of Martine Kolderup-Lane)




Book review: Biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda provides insight, realistic depiction to readers

This post was updated Sept. 24 at 9:39 p.m. Daniel Pollack-Pelzner’s biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda is an absolute win for “Hamilton” enthusiasts, artists and those curious about education. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the cover of Daniel Pollack-Pelzner’s newest biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Pollack-Pelzner interviewed more than 150 people for the biography and even interviewed Miranda himself a dozen times. (Courtesy of Simon and Schuster)


Gamers without Labels helps members level up through community, mentorship

Gamers without Labels is leveling up UCLA’s gaming community. Since its founding in January 2023, the organization has promoted an inclusive space for historically marginalized genders in gaming, said founding board member Thuyen Tran. Read more...

Photo: Shown are members of Gamers without Labels standing outside the Riot Games office. The club attended a tour of the office organized by a UCLA alumnus – one of several professional development events the club hosts. (Courtesy of Jillian Farley)


UCLA Girl Gains builds strength, community with fitness events, group workouts

Girl Gains is working on uplifting UCLA’s female gymgoers. Girl Gains is a national women’s health and fitness organization with chapters at multiple campuses including UCLA. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Girl Gains flexes for a picture after a workout session with Sweat 60. The women’s fitness and wellness club holds numerous collaboration events with local LA organizations. (Courtesy of Sweat 60)



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