Between Jessica Rose’s poetry and prose, a central theme in her story is a commitment to achieving her goals. Jessica Rose is a third-year English student who self-published her book, “The World Above the Waves,” in 2022. Read more...
Photo: Jessica Rose sits on a brown chair in a library. The third-year English student self-published her novel, “The World Above the Waves,” in 2022. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Oct. 23 at 9:44 p.m. “The Little King of Norwalk” mingles political intrigue with comedic levity, crafting a mosaic of Chicano identity that reflects and unites the realities of a Los Angeles community. Read more...
Photo: An actor from “The Little King of Norwalk” stands in the spotlight as he looks up. Playwright Israel Lopéz Reyes, an adjuct professor at UCLA’s school of Theatre, Film and Television, said he wanted to write about his hometown Norwalk and the community’s politlcal complexities. (Courtesy of Grettel Cortes Photography)
This post was updated Oct. 26 at 9:12 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Like the song from which it derives its title, “Blue Moon” is a short but memorable tale. Read more...
Photo: Both in suits, Andrew Scott as composer Richard Rodgers (left) stands with Ethan Hawke as lyricist Lorenz Hart (right). The 100-minute film largely focuses on one evening – March 31, 1943 – in the life of Hart, Rodgers’ former musical partner. (Courtesy of Sony Pictures)
This post was updated Oct. 26 at 9:09 p.m. Four months into her new position, Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu is leading her school to be “socially responsible” and “aesthetically innovative.” A distinguished scholar and award-winning filmmaker who previously worked for four years as dean of the division of arts at UC Santa Cruz, Shimizu began her current role in Westwood on July 1. Read more...
Photo: Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu poses in the sculpture garden with one hand on her hip. Previously the dean of the division of arts at UC Santa Cruz, UCLA alumnus Shimizu began her role as the new dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television on July 1. (Courtesy of Eric Charbonneau/Le Studio Photography)
Singer-songwriter Bryce Fleming holds the notes in her own story as she defies the stereotypes she has faced as an artist. Fourth-year music industry student Fleming released her single “Pretty Till I Don’t Play Nice” after winning a contest through a music industry course that gave her the opportunity to work with InRage Entertainment, she said. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Bryce Fleming, sitting on the floor and leaning against a wall. The fourth-year music industry student recently released a single called “Pretty Till I Don’t Play Nice” with InRage Entertainment. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Oct. 21 at 9:42 p.m. Academics and alcohol: not just keys to the quintessential college experience, but also the sold-out specialty of Lectures on Tap. Read more...
Photo: Shown is the Lectures on Tap logo on a television screen at Zebulon. The lecture series, which originated in New York City, brings professors and experts to bars across various cities to share their knowledge. (Courtesy of Tyrone and Felecia Freely)
This post was updated Oct. 21 at 9:54 p.m. With hip-hop rhythm, heel flair and unapologetic fun, Ruby Silverman is shaking up the Los Angeles dance scene. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Ruby Silverman wearing a turquoise tank top. The third-year dance student hosts a bimonthly heels and hip-hop class at Playground LA dance studio after having a temporary slot over the summer. (Courtesy of Ruby Silverman)
