Friday, April 10

UCLA students showcase knitting creations on Instagram, hope to inspire others

This post was updated July 5 at 7:38 p.m. Jane Ni and Ruby Ciervo are unraveling art stereotypes. Out of all the creative ways the two students could have expressed themselves during the pandemic, fourth-year human biology and society student Jane Ni and fourth-year civil and environmental engineering student Ruby Ciervo landed on knitting. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year students Jane Ni and Ruby Ciervo created the Instagram account @hotgirlsknit after discovering a passion for fiber arts during quarantine. The two aim to use their platform to destigmatize the craft, and share slow fashion through knitting. (Courtesy of Jane Ni)


Student band Even Kevin combines indie jams, surf rock in debut album

This post was updated July 5 at 7:35 p.m. Even Kevin is delivering more-than-pleasant tunes this summer. A collaboration between third-year psychology student Michael Zuker and alumnus Wil Sheets, Even Kevin’s debut album “Pleasant Beach” marks the first full-length project for the duo, following four singles and an EP. Read more...

Photo: Student band Even Kevin, formed by third-year psychology student Michael Zuker and alumnus Wil Sheets, releases their debut album Friday. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)





UCLA head of preservation retires, leaves legacy of digital restoration

This post was updated July 5 at 7:50 p.m. A longtime enthusiast and preservationist of classic cinema is stepping down from his post. Scott MacQueen, head of preservation for the UCLA Film & Television Archive, is retiring Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Film & Television Archive’s head of preservation Scott MacQueen is retiring after nearly 10 years in his position and is looking forward to spending time on personal projects during his retirement. (Courtesy of Scott MacQueen)