Friday, June 20



Honors 44 turns trash into art as students examine waste management

Pink bubble wrap, plastic water bottles, empty cereal boxes and the staff shirt of a Facilities Management employee were strewn across the lawn as students gathered around a UCLA garbage bin. Read more...

Photo: In Honors Collegium 44, professor Maite Zubiaurre teaches students about the subject of trash. The course examines waste management, its cultural significance and its environmental consequences through an artistic lens.


Ecochella channels music, energy from within

On a particularly bold and balmy day in the cerebrum of a physics student, music and sustainability married, some neurons fired … and Ecochella was born. Read more...

Photo: Ecochella, UCLA’s first bike-powered concert at Sunset Canyon Recreation Amphitheater features student musicians, sustainable foods and contests.



Biggest, baddest brothers battle travel on a six-month trip to six continents

Spanning the globe is more than just a hobby for the Ayling brothers – it’s a way of life. UCLA alumnus Mark Ayling and his younger brother Alex, who call themselves the Vagabrothers, have combined their passion for travel and storytelling into several successful travel blogging endeavors. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Mark Ayling and his brother Alex are hoping to win the chance to spend six months travelling the world and documenting their experiences for the world to see. They are now top 10 finalists in the international Biggest, Baddest Bucket List contest sponsored by online travel guide My Destination.


Fashion club’s 12th annual show highlights student work in all aspects of production

Colored lights rhythmically shine through the translucent curves of the framework surrounding the entrance of the runway, evoking a tone meant to inspire the imagination. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year English student Grace Haeri and third-year anthropology student Francesca Luberti are models in this year’s Fashion and Student Trends fashion show. They will model garments created by student designers on the runway.



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