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...
Arts, Arts Columns
|
February 23, 7:51 am
Joy Sticks: _'Gamer' label on products promotes elitism within community_
Arts
|
February 23, 7:49 am
UCLA production 'Orpheus in the Underworld' recasts tragic myth with a little comedy
Those familiar with the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice will find that UCLA's production of Jacques Offenbach's opera "Orpheus in the Underworld" slips a few comedic twists into the traditional plot. Read more...
Arts, Music
|
February 23, 7:47 am
Artists to improvise, perform Indian classical music styles in Fowler Out Loud concert
An unrehearsed performance is an idea many artists would consider daunting, if not unimaginable. Read more...
Photo:
Tonight, three artists will be performing Indian classical music styles as part of the Fowler Out Loud concert series.
Courtesy of Gaayatri Kaundinya
Arts, Lifestyle
|
February 22, 12:33 am
Coffee corners: A quick rundown on some of the coffee shops at UCLA
When it comes to cramming for midterms, studying for finals and even pumping out those 10-page papers the night before they're due, coffee can be a college student's best friend. Although most of the coffee shops on campus offer a rather similar array of drinks and pastries at the same prices, each has its own quirks and characteristics that contribute to the overall atmosphere of the shop. Here is a quick rundown of what some of UCLA's campus coffee stops have to offer. Read more...
Photo:
Kerckhoff Coffee House offers students a place to study, chat and relax — all over a cup of coffee.
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
|
February 22, 12:27 am
Artscapes: The Grammy Museum delivers the glitz and glamour of Hollywood
The Grammy Museum was definitely designed for tourists looking for a bit of Los Angeles glitz. Read more...
Photo:
The Grammy Museum is located in the L.A. Live district in downtown Los Angeles. The museum’s permanent collection includes past models of awards, celebrity costumes and memorabilia dating back to the first awards in 1959. Currently on display at the museum is “George Harrison: Living in the Material World,” an exhibit on Harrison’s career from his time as a member of the Beatles to later projects and collaborations.
Arts
|
February 22, 12:19 am
Students “˜Get Down’ to raise funds for Ugandan youth in GlobeMed’s third annual fundraiser
Friendly competition will not be the only source of motivation encouraging the performers in today's talent show for the UCLA chapter of GlobeMed, Global Get Down. Read more...
Photo:
Second-year neuroscience student Michelle Dawkin, left, and second-year cognitive psychology graduate student Emma Geller rehearse a dance for the GlobeMed’s Global Get Down, which will be held today at 7 p.m.
Arts, Music
|
February 22, 12:15 am
Alum David Kitz and his band Princeton find their musical niche with their second album
David Kitz always knew he would be in a band. But he never thought he would end up with indie pop group Princeton, especially after the UCLA alumnus played in a hard-core band at Santa Monica High School. Read more...
Photo:
Courtesy of PALEY FAIRMAN
UCLA alumnus David Kitz and his band Princeton recently finished a residency at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, promoting its second album “Remembrance of Things to Come,” which was released Tuesday.