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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January 6, 10:43 pm
Podcast ‘Elderllama’ breaks down the universe with casual conversation
Science, philosophy and the intricacies of the universe are casual conversation topics in the podcast “Elderllama.” The show was created by second-year cognitive science student Erick Amezcua, who started uploading episodes in late 2019. Read more...
Photo: Erick Amezcua’s podcast “Elderllama” covers everything from science to philosophy. He makes complex scientific topics conversational with the guests on his showing order to try to make learning fun. (Courtesy of Erick Amezcua)
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January 6, 6:22 pm
Second Take: Lack of diversity reveals how out of touch the Golden Globes is
Little has changed since Natalie Portman presented the 2018 Golden Globes award for best director to a pool of all-male nominees. The 2020 Golden Globes drew fire when its December nominations failed to recognize any women for either directing or writing, as well as its minimal recognition of artists of color. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle, Music
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January 5, 10:38 pm
Club composes harmonious community through shared interest in musical meditation
This post was updated Jan. 7 at 2:37 p.m. Students use music meditation to break the silence between one another and build connections. The UCLA Music Meditation Club utilizes musical instruments and mantras to heighten students’ meditation experience. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Music Meditation Club utilizes musical instruments and mantras to heighten students’ meditation experience. While it highlights music, the club also features other activities such as yoga and guest lectures to help build a community. (Courtesy of Christian Diaz)
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January 5, 10:38 pm
Music Preview: Upcoming albums draw inspiration from personal experiences and global issues
The albums of fall quarter ushered 2019 out with a bang, with Liam Payne’s lyrically controversial “LP1” leaving a charting disappointment in its wake. However, other releases, such as Harry Styles’ psychedelic-yet-sorrowful “Fine Line” surged into top Billboard slots just in time for the new year. Read more...
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January 5, 10:33 pm
Alum highlights disappearing line between fashion and fine art in art exhibition
The distinction between fashion and fine art is blurred within the “SEQUENCE 1” artwork collection. Alumnus Michael Ho, the artist behind the collection, said there is a recent global art world trend of interweaving the fashion and fine art fields. Read more...
Photo: Model Chikako Fukuyama posed for alumnus Michael Ho’s artwork collection “SEQUENCE 1,” which features mock clothing that imitates a fashion brand. Ho said that in the project, he aimed to blur the line between fashion and fine art, which is a recent trend in the art world at large. (Courtesy of Nani Welch Keli`iho`omalu)
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December 25, 11:02 am
Movie review: There’s nothing small about Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of ‘Little Women’
Greta Gerwig makes little stories monumental, and “Little Women” only solidifies her ability to find delight in the mundane. From a rash haircut to first love to jealous siblings, the writer and director shines a light on the nuances of being a young woman. Read more...
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