Living in a plaza, hall, suite or apartment are some of the housing options that students on campus choose from. With the magic swipe of a key card, many students that live on the Hill have instant access to their bedrooms, a study lounge and even their own restrooms. Read more...
Arts, Music
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April 11, 1:21 am
Psychedelic rock band Owl Fly South, a UCLA group, discusses its unique music style
The guitar string broke during their last song at Lot 1 Cafe in Echo Park. Braeden Henderson put his Les Paul on the floor, stepped onto it and began grinding the remaining strings, while Oliver Dobrian toppled his Gretsch drum set, making as much noise as possible. Read more...
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Members of Owl Fly South Braeden Henderson, a fourth-year ethnomusicology student, and Oliver Dobrian, a second-year
ethnomusicology student, will be performing at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 11, 1:19 am
Remote Life: TV a testament of storytelling, and only time will tell what shows from now will be future classics
I never thought I'd get to watch Lucille Ball's infamous drunk Vitameatavegamin commercial from "I Love Lucy" in a theater full of college students. More importantly, I didn't expect a 55-year-old show to send a bunch of undergrads into fits of giggles. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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April 11, 1:11 am
Crossover artist Ximena Sariñana recalls her road to Coachella
After appearing in a series of telenovelas and movies, Mexican pop artist Ximena Sariñana released her debut Spanish-language album in 2008. In August, Sariñana made the transition to English with a brand new self-titled record that has earned her an international fan base. The Daily Bruin's Andrea Seikaly spoke with Sariñana about the crossover and her musical inspirations in anticipation of her upcoming performance at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Read more...
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Mexican pop artist, Ximena Sariñana, will perform at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Arts
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April 10, 7:39 am
Double Take: UCLA's Invisible Children to screen 'Kony 2012, Part 2 ““ Beyond Famous' to shed light on global issue
Elissa O'Dell had been in Los Angeles for less than a week when "Kony 2012" went viral. Read more...
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April 10, 7:36 am
Electro-pop duo Chairlift to perform at Bruin Plaza on Thursday
Meeting Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen and the cast of "Yo Gabba Gabba!" and getting to ride elevators in high buildings are just some of the career highlights so far for Chairlift's drummer and keyboardist Patrick Wimberly. But something else stood out for lead vocalist Caroline Polachek. Read more...
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Chairlift will perform in Bruin Plaza as part of Campus Events Commission’s spring quarter concert series.
Courtesy of Chairlift
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April 10, 7:34 am
Electronic duo Justice returns to Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival for a third time
Justice first surfaced in the music scene back in 2007 when the group swept audiences with its hit sensation "D.A.N.C.E." With their recently released album "Audio, Video, Disco," Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay are ready to come back with a new set list, new production and renewed vigor as they take on their North American tour and this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival for the third time. Read more...
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French electronic music duo Justice will be performing on Sunday at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio.
Courtesy of Pedro Winter