Thursday, May 7

Hammer Museum’s “˜Materializing the Immaterial’ panel to discuss funerary practices

Head held high and camera in hand, L.A. artist T. Kelly Mason walks deliberately past rows of writers, directors and actors. He takes a few shots without their permission, not caring if he catches their good side, or even any side of them at all. Read more...

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courtesy of T. KELLY MASON

Tonight, Los Angeles artist T. Kelly Mason, along with two other speakers, will be leading a panel discussion titled “Materializing the Immaterial,” which will address early 21st-century funerary practices and the differing methods of remembrance that follow.


Festivals and events to attend over the three-day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is one of the few three-day weekends of the year for students to enjoy. But with an extra day off school comes an extra day to fill with a fun way to pass the time. For students looking forward to the day off but are unsure of how to spend it, here are some exciting festivals and events to consider attending. Read more...

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JazzReggae


Fashion and Students Trends to celebrate style in 11th annual benefit show

Student models strut down the length of Kerckhoff Hall's state rooms in unison despite their towering high heels. They step to the beat of blaring dance music and focus on creating a signature walk and pose for the end of their makeshift runway. Read more...

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In this photo from last year’s Fashion and Student Trends events, fourth-year art student and former Daily Bruin photographer Taylor Martin wears a dress that was designed and made by alumna Jennifer Davis.


Plugged In

A&E senior staff Spencer Pratt hit Bruin Walk to find out what UCLA students were listening to on their way to class. Read more...

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Aileen Babaran


Universal Pictures: Celebrating 100 years

In April 1912, the growing momentum of the film industry coupled with the independent studios' need to battle Thomas Edison's Trust led to the creation of Universal Film Manufacturing Company. A hundred years later, Universal has been involved in many of the industry's biggest hits, and operates as the oldest producer and distributor in the United States. Read more...

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Credit: UCLA Film & Television Archive


Spring Sing success fuels buzz for UCLA student band Alto

Earlier this month, student band Alto performed an original song in front of more than 7,000 students and alumni at Spring Sing 2012, one of UCLA's oldest musical traditions. Read more...

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UCLA indie-folk group Alto won in three categories at this year’s Spring Sing, including “Best Overall Performance.”