COVID-19 has assuredly demanded adaptation on the part of arts therapists, as they work to empower individuals who are newly isolated and especially vulnerable to the pandemic. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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June 4, 1:23 pm
Club Sandwich aims to spread hope to people experiencing homelessness
In the face of a crisis, Club Sandwich found a new way to feed those experiencing homelessness. The newly established organization, created by third-year communication student Kira Loren, is feeding those who experience homelessness in Westwood as it attempts to connect the UCLA community with its surrounding city members, she said. Read more...
Photo: In January, third-year communication student Kira Loren founded Club Sandwich at UCLA, which is now taking the money it’s raised to buy and donate canned foods to people experiencing homelessness in a period when club members cannot come together to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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June 1, 6:37 pm
TV review: ‘Rick and Morty’ finale plot-line of clones unable to save Rick from being alone
Warning: spoilers ahead. Beth Smith is a forgettable name but an unforgettable character. In the season four finale of “Rick and Morty,” the real Beth Smith returns donning battle gear and a “Mad Max” undercut. Read more...
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Arts, Film & TV
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June 1, 2:21 pm
LCC Theatre Company embraces online format with podcast production of spring show
“Lapu’s Pocket Theatre” isn’t a physical venue – it’s a podcast and the new setting for LCC Theatre Company’s spring show. After spring quarter was moved online, the UCLA theater company transitioned three of their one-act plays from the stage to online streaming, offering an opportunity for the company to explore new skill sets and storytelling dynamics. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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May 29, 11:48 pm
Spring Sing 2020 unites scattered student body in online festival of song, dance
Social distancing couldn’t stop this year’s Spring Sing contestants from taking to a virtual stage. The annual music, dance and comedy event organized by the Student Alumni Association went live to computer screens around the world Friday night. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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May 29, 3:42 pm
Album review: Lady Gaga returns to her pop roots while paying homage to her past in ‘Chromatica’
Lady Gaga transports all of her little monsters to the land of “Chromatica” in her long-awaited sixth studio album. Returning to her electro-pop roots, Lady Gaga’s unapologetic lyrics and nostalgic disco beats make “Chromatica” the ultimate summer dance party soundtrack. Read more...
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May 29, 3:06 pm
Student brings Met Gala home, recreates Lady Gaga’s extravagant look
Met Gala outfits aren’t usually constructed using laundry baskets – but desperate times call for desperate measures. Using materials found around the house, cosplayer and third-year communication student Shay Rose reconstructed Lady Gaga’s four-layered outfit from the 2019 Met Gala for the digital #MetGalaChallenge on Instagram. Read more...
Photo: Third-year communication student and cosplayer Shay Rose took part in the #MetGalaChallenge to recreate all four of Lady Gaga’s 2019 Met Gala looks. In one week, Rose constructed a voluminous pink dress, a black dress with a bustle, a pink fitted dress and black lingerie. (Courtesy of Shay Rose)