The unlikely marriage of hip-hop and funk, paired with undertones of rock, jazz, Middle Eastern and reggae sounds, characterizes the politically charged Israeli band known as Hadag Nahash. Read more...
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February 27, 10:39 am
Israeli hip-hop, funk band Hadag Nahash to hold workshop at UCLA on what influences its music
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February 24, 12:18 am
Rakugo master Utazo Katsura to share traditional Japanese storytelling in English
An actor has to memorize a couple of pages of a script before performing in a scene Read more...
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Tonight, Master Utazo Katsura will perform an English version of Rakugo, a Japanese form of verbal entertainment and storytelling, at Broad Art Center.
Courtesy of NOEL SHIMIZU
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February 24, 12:17 am
Theta Kappa Phi to host Battle of the Pledges as it raises funds for breast cancer research
The atmosphere is buzzing with anticipation as dancers appear on stage, encouraged by a crowd of overlapping voices in the background. Read more...
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Asian American interest sorority Theta Kappa Phi will host the 15th annual Battle of the Pledges dance competition, featuring fraternities and sororities from Southern California on Saturday in Ackerman Grand Ballroom.
Courtesy of THETA KAPPA PHI
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February 24, 12:13 am
Movie Review: Wanderlust
If anyone walking into a theater to see "Wanderlust" has any hope of enjoying it, he or she will need to check both modesty and shame at the door because the film has thrown them both off a tall skyscraper. Read more...
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Courtesy of Universal Pictures.
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February 23, 7:54 am
Coffee fiends: Aficionados treat the beverage as a way of life
For some, coffee is not just a hot, caffeinated beverage. It is a gourmet drink that can be tailored in multiple ways to satisfy the human palate. Read more...
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February 23, 7:53 am
Bruin comedians to square off against Trojans in the Laugh Bowl's final round
Justin Tan and Alex Vergel are two very nervous comedians. Read more...
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Alex Vergel (left), and Justin Tan (right) will compete against two Trojans in a stand-up comedy faceoff at the Laugh Factory in the Laugh Bowl.
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February 23, 7:51 am
Joy Sticks: _'Gamer' label on products promotes elitism within community_
In this column, as in real life, I've tried to avoid using the term "gamer," and I've done this for several reasons. Besides the fact that the term itself is sometimes condescending and only serves to both divide the gaming community and create an air of exclusivity, it's also used much more commonly as a marketing ploy. Read more...