This post was updated Oct. 4 at 9:28 p.m. Some people wonder if their vote really matters – Kal Penn wants to remind them how powerful their vote can be. Read more...
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Arts, Film & TV
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September 30, 12:42 pm
BruinsVote organizes showing of ‘Boys State’ to stress importance of civic duties
This post was updated Oct. 1 at 11:00 a.m. to reflect new information from entertainment company A24. As an election year heats up, UCLA’s student-voter coalition recruited a recent documentary to urge Bruins to go to the polls. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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September 25, 7:33 pm
Bruin Bash 2020 to forgo concert, feature Jaboukie and Tabitha Brown as speakers
Bruins can expect two virtual houseguests at this year’s Bruin Bash at Home. The announcement comes five days after UCLA’s Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs Commission posted that the annual Bruin Bash would continue virtually Tuesday and Wednesday, although the specific platform has yet to be announced. Read more...
Photo: Diverging from annual tradition, Bruin Bash at Home will feature a speaker series instead of a concert. This year, Daily Show correspondent Jaboukie Young-White and TikTok influencer Tabitha Brown will entertain Bruins virtually. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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September 25, 4:15 pm
Album review: Joji falls into predictable pattern, fails to raise bar with new album ‘Nectar’
A side of honey does little to sweeten the mundanity of Joji’s newest album, “Nectar.” For over a year, the melancholic artist has periodically released singles and even jars of honey for purchase on his website to promote his sophomore LP. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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September 25, 1:45 pm
Q&A: DUCKWRTH stresses authenticity, magical storytelling in new album ‘SuperGood’
Music trends come and go, but DUCKWRTH’s authenticity will likely last forever. Released Aug. 21, his latest album, “SuperGood,” takes on a nostalgic sound with samples and influences from The Clark Sisters and OutKast, respectively. Read more...
Photo: By speaking with conviction, DUCKWRTH said he hopes to break the mold of the conventional rock star lifestyle that most artists live. His newest album “SuperGood” sprinkles in a bit of magic to the artist’s hip-hop music. (Courtesy of Universal Music Group)
Arts, Film & TV
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September 23, 5:47 pm
Q&A: ‘Tenet’ actor John David Washington reflects on experience working with cast, crew
John David Washington was playing professional football in Sacramento just eight years ago. Now, he is a bona fide Hollywood action star. In a summer movie season ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, “Tenet” was finally released in the United States on Sept. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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September 22, 10:34 am
Looking into what 5 UCLA cultural clubs have in store for an online fall quarter
As Bruins gear up for another virtual quarter, many of UCLA’s cultural clubs are looking for ways to bring students together – wherever they may be. Read more...
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