Thursday, July 3

Alumnus uses social media skills to showcase lifestyle, curate brand image

Camryn Frederickson is making her dough and eating it too. Beyond promoting healthy physical and mental practices on her personal Instagram page, the alumnus said she also acts as the social media and marketing manager of the cookie dough company Deux. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Camryn Frederickson holds up two containers of Deux cookie dough. As the first employee for the cookie dough company and the current social media and marketing manager, Frederickson said she has been able to infuse a bit of her personality into the brand and watch it grow with her. (Sandra Ocampo/Daily Bruin)


Students, professors anticipate return of annual Vivaldi at Powell performance

Musicians plan on decorating Powell Library with the sounds of spring. On Wednesday, a group of UCLA chamber musicians consisting of a conglomeration of professors and students will play a series of pieces at the Powell Library, including “The Four Seasons” by composer Antonio Vivaldi. Read more...

Photo: A student walks through the Rotunda of Powell Library. On Wednesday, the library will be the location of the Vivaldi at Powell concert event. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)


Theater review: ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ leaves audience captivated by twisted marriage

Warning: spoilers ahead. Fun and games can be terrifying in Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Running at the Geffen Playhouse through May 22, the vintage American play portrays one tumultuous night at the home of university couple George (Zachary Quinto) and Martha (Calista Flockhart). Read more...

Photo: (Left to right) Graham Phillips, Aimee Carrero, Zachary Quinto and Calista Flockhart play Nick, Honey, George and Martha in Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at Geffen Playhouse. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)


Odd Flower Creations sculpts sustainable accessories for social justice

This post was updated May 4 at 8:32 p.m. Odd Flower Creations is blooming with botanical accessories and homeware. Amber Sackett, a French language and culture doctoral student and the original founder of Odd Flower Creations, said she started the business in December 2019 as a project to encourage individuals to support social justice organizations. Read more...

Photo: Amber Sackett (left) and Kelly Roso (right) pose with their handmade jewelry from Odd Flower Creations. Sackett said the company’s designs are inspired by nature and the landscapes of California. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)


Stagecoach 2022: Festival closes with genre-bending performances from Yola, Diplo and more

With horse and carriage in tow, Stagecoach has made its return. Hosted each year the weekend after Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival comes to a close, Stagecoach Festival and its two stages are the West Coast’s hub for country music. Read more...

Photo: Festivalgoers surround Sofia Enriquez’s Mismo, which consists of large paisley sculptures dotting the desert landscape. The final day of Stagecoach Festival concluded with a late-night performance from DJ Diplo. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin)


Stagecoach 2022: Stagecoach provides satisfactory food but falls flat on drinks, vegan alternatives

The hot desert sun isn’t the only thing cooking at Stagecoach. As the third and final weekend of Goldenvoice’s festivities in Indio, California, Stagecoach Festival has also been the hottest, with temperatures hitting 99 degrees Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Celebrity chef Guy Fieri raises a cup of water toward the crowd as he speaks into the microphone. Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse was one of the larger food tents of the festival and featured assorted barbecue dishes. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin)