Acing exams and earning money is a necessity for the Acostas if they want to stay together. Five siblings must deal with the tragic aftermath of their parents’ deportations in Freeform’s new series “Party of Five.” A reboot of the 1994 Fox series, which revolved around the Salingers, a white family who lost their parents in a tragic car crash, the obvious difference now is the political bent. Read more...
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Children’s books have told stories with heartwarming lessons for decades, but many have failed to include minorities. In 2018, 77% of characters depicted in children’s books were either white people or animals and objects, whereas only 7% were Asian or Pacific Islander. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Angel Trazo said there is an issue with diversity in children’s publishing. To help combat this problem, she self-published a children’s book entitled “We Are Inspiring: The Stories of 32 Inspirational Asian American Women,” which includes Trazo’s illustrations of the women alongside a brief biography describing their backgrounds and contributions to society. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin)
Welcome back, Bachelor Nation, to yet another season of 30 women vying for one man’s heart. The 24th season of the franchise features Peter Weber, a Colton Underwood look-alike nicknamed Pilot Pete. Read more...
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Fall 2019 brought plenty of Oscar nominations to the silver screen, but as Hollywood rings in a new decade, 2020’s slated films are a mixed bag of animations, remakes and sequels. Read more...
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Non-Mandarin speakers may have difficulty deciphering the dialogue in “Nightwatch.” Using Mandarin characters in its dialogue, the play is set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Max Yu’s play “Nightwatch” recently won the Relentless Award, making him the first Chinese American awardee. The play explores the lingering effects of China’s Cultural Revolution on different generations of the family. (Courtesy of Max Yu)
Hayden Montgomery said her cat’s day consists of more than just sleeping at home. Instead, Charlie brings people together in the Westwood neighborhood he roams. Recently, the cat has begun to wander throughout his community during the day, lounging on couches and playing with pets living in homes nearby, Montgomery said. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Hayden Montgomery runs an Instagram for her cat Charlie. The cat spends its days wandering through Westwood neighborhoods and playing with pets in homes nearby. The account, @char.babe, serves as a place where neighbors who see Charlie throughout the day can send photos to Montgomery, she said. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
Utilitarian screenwriting lends to tight action sequences in Valerie Brandy’s debut novel, “Animals We Are.” Set in the wilderness of Yosemite, California, the alumna’s debut novel published Dec. Read more...
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