The show "Catalyst" is based on a Chinese man, Vincent Chin, whose death in the 1980s as a result of a hate crime sparked outcries in the Asian American community. Read more...
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Actors reenact the story of Vincent Chin, a Chinese American who was beaten to death by two white men in Detroit, Mich., in 1982. This Saturday, the Chinese American Culture Night will be titled “Catalyst,” based on Chin’s story. There will be dances, music and other cultural performances.
During my difficult week of midterms, I decided to incorporate meditation in between my study sessions every day to see how it affected me. Read more...
With the use of natural performances by a wonderful cast of children, Hirokazu Kore-eda's new film "I Wish" is a celebration of the new, youthful generation. Read more...
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Two talented but directionless indie rock bandmates belt out heartfelt lyrics as they struggle to bring their music out of the garage. They both whip their long dark hair around and smile as they allow their tunes to drown out all other worries, at least for the time being. Read more...
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“Sunset Stories,” co-directed by UCLA alumnus Ernesto Foronda, will be shown at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival running through May 20. The film tells the story of a nurse who travels to Los Angeles to retrieve bone marrow for a transplant. It is nominated for a Grand Jury Award | Feature-Length Narrative.
A&E asked students on campus, "If you could add a new category to the MTV Movie Awards, what would it be?" Read more...
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Adrian Rodriguez
First-year, undeclared
The sounds of drums, Arabic lyrics and quick feet tapping and shuffling filled the room on the third floor of Ackerman Union as third-year political science student Rayan Naouchi led the members of the Lebanese Social Club during a rehearsal of a traditional dabke dance. Read more...
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Members of the Lebanese Social Club perform traditional Lebanese dances. The culture show, which will be held on Saturday in Kerckhoff Grand Salon, is a night to revel in Lebanese history and learn more about Lebanese culture and art.
Admittedly, Austin Freed isn't an artistic person. "I can't draw or paint for the life of me," Freed said. "My sister got all of those genes." Read more...
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Fourth-year architecture student Angel Gonzales started his own silk-screening company, called Gold Ghost Studio, last fall. The company, which manufactures its own goods, sells its merchandise online.
