Welcome to the OASIS, where “The Silmarillion” is biblical and Depeche Mode is your “Personal Jesus.” Here, a pouty-in-pink Molly Ringwald bums cigarettes off velour-clad versions of her younger self, who all take turns cursing John Hughes to the rhythm of his IBM Selectric typewriter; a greased-up Rizzo dukes it out with the Polka King of the Midwest in the Chicago ‘burbs; Ferris Bueller scales the final fourth-wall and never takes a day off. Read more...
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Taylor Swift revealed Thursday that the land of folklore would be expanded evermore. The songwriter put her lyrical prowess to the test in a stripped-back, surprise alternative album with “folklore” in July. Read more...
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Food has become more than just fuel – alongside nourishing our bodies, it taps into our emotions and can infiltrate our minds. In a country known for its freedom, columnist Zinnia Finn will explore the extent to which American culture is tethered to food and the depths to which we each experience this relationship in everyday life. Read more...
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UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer. Read more...
Photo: Civil and environmental engineering professor Jennifer Jay has been teaching and researching at UCLA for the last 18 years. Along with conducting her own research on antibiotic resistance and how food systems affect the environment, she also finds fulfillment while advising her students with their work relating to sustainability. (Michael Vigman/Daily Bruin)
Jonathan Tsai is proving that a minute on TikTok is more than enough to make meaningful music. Using the stage name Mad Tsai, the second-year English and music history and industry student has been able to accumulate nearly 1 million followers and 20 million likes on his TikTok account through his music and comedy videos. Read more...
Photo: Musician and second-year English and music history and industry student Jonathan Tsai released his first studio-produced single “Boy Bi” on Dec. 3. Tsai first posted the original, acoustic version of the song on TikTok, on which he has almost 1 million followers. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)
David Kianmahd never anticipated a career in the culinary industry. The UCLA alumnus said he actually spent much of his time in college preparing for medical school. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus David Kianmahd originally planned a career in medicine and nutrition but has now spent over a decade as a chef and restaurant manager after following his passions in cooking. From attending culinary school in New York City to managing Violet Bistro in Westwood Village, Kianmahd said he is now in the beginning stages of opening his own business in the food industry. (Kristin Pischel/Daily Bruin)
The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical sub-genres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
Photo: The next generation of hip-hop artists is looking to break into the industry. However, they are also seeking to break industry molds of how a typical hip-hop artist should behave. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)
