Friday, April 17

Second Take: Cancellations of concerts are upsetting enough, Ticketmaster shouldn’t make it worse

Stimulus checks have begun to be given out, yet Ticketmaster refuses to refund its customers. To avoid the spread of COVID-19, concerts across the nation have been either canceled or postponed, leaving ticket holders in a state of limbo. Read more...

Photo: With the cancellation or postponement of concerts across the nation as a result of COVID-19, many look to Ticketmaster for refunds for tickets to the tentative shows. After stating in a blog post that it is up to the discretion of event organizers to issue refunds for tickets to rescheduled events, the company lost the trust of many of its customers which may result in unintentional and negative consequences in the future. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA musicians maximize newfound time by pursuing new projects, art forms

Though the world may be on pause, musicians play on. In a world in isolation, UCLA musicians – students and alumni alike – continue to hone their craft. Read more...

Photo: UCLA students and alumni have been branching out into new areas of music and honing their skills in order to express themselves and their thoughts during quarantine. (Naveed Pour/Daily Bruin)



Silver Screen Psychology: While some films explore schizophrenia sensitively, others perpetuate stereotypes

Mental health is explored extensively in popular media, from unsettling character studies like “Joker” to lighthearted family flicks such as “Inside Out.” But while some portrayals successfully shine a light on mental health conditions, others merely perpetuate stigmas and stereotypes. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Universal Studios)


English Fiat Lux classes center around understanding, studying COVID-19’s impacts

Finally, English courses where students can study viral memes and TikTokdance challenges. The UCLA English department is currently offering three Fiat Lux courses centered around COVID-19. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s English Department has created three new Fiat Lux classes for spring quarter, each focusing on a different facet of the pandemic’s effects. One class explores social media and advertising, while another takes a more literary approach with Albert Camus’ “The Plague.” (Daily Bruin file photo)