Sunday, May 31

Student meshes real-world, imaginary elements in multidisciplinary design projects

This post was updated Aug. 8 at 7:02 p.m Whether it’s invisible cities or still lifes of fruit, Sejun Park’s art depicts the real world – and creates his own. Read more...

Photo: A third-year design media arts student, Sejun Park often uses his computer to create multidisciplinary visual art. Since each project differs, Park said he is trying to unite his two styles, which feature primarily 3D designs or photographic and type elements. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)


Student unwinds, displays creativity through Instagram-based jewelry business

This post was updated Aug. 8 at 6:52 p.m. For Alondra Gomez, no hobby is off-limits. The third-year Chicana and Chicano studies and labor studies student’s latest artistic endeavor is Alo’s Joyería – a small jewelry business featuring handmade pieces. Read more...

Photo: Third-year Chicana and Chicano studies and labor studies student Alondra Gomez is channeling her artistic expression through Alo’s Joyería. Started half a year ago, the small business mainly sells earrings and was spurred by encouragement from her family and friends. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)



UCLA Film & Television Archive to host virtual screening of “The War Widow”

This post was updated Aug. 8 at 7:07 p.m. After helping women discover themselves in the ’70s, “The War Widow” is being broadcast once again. On Thursday, the UCLA Film & Television Archive will host a virtual screening of “The War Widow,” a World War I period piece that tells the story of two women falling in love in an unpredictable world. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Film & Television Archive will be hosting a screening and discussion of the 1976 film “The War Widow.” Following the story of two women falling in love, the film was one of the first to portray a lesbian relationship without harmful stereotypes, said LGBTQ+ historian Jenni Olson. (Courtesy of “The War Widow”)



Album review: ‘Happier Than Ever’ reveals Billie Eilish’s future is far from a lost cause

This post was updated Aug. 1 at 5:54 p.m. This time around, Billie Eilish is happier than ever. The long-awaited sophomore record of the young artist comes after her Grammy-award-winning debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” While its predecessor opted for a mostly darker electro-pop sound to complement its thematically heavy nature, “Happier Than Ever” strikes a balance in simultaneously softening and sharpening her edges. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Darkroom/Interscope Records)


Alum’s Instagram discusses food reviews, Asian cuisine in diary-like detail

This post was updated July 30 at 9:01 p.m. When words fail, food speaks. For alumnus Justine Wong and her sister Jocelyn, this mantra is the foundation behind their food Instagram account, @hangrydiary, where they share restaurant and food reviews. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Justine Wong and her sister Jocelyn work together to run Hangrydiary, a restaurant and food review Instagram. The pair started the account as a way to document trying new dishes, but hope to use it as a tool to connect their community through food. (Harold Lee/Daily Bruin)