Thursday, July 10

‘Comedy first’: Showrunners of ‘Abbott Elementary’ find laughs amid the politics

This post was updated Feb. 21 at 8:16 p.m. Three seasons in, comedy is still one television show’s best subject. At Warner Bros. Television’s 2024 TCA Studio Day, the team behind “Abbott Elementary” welcomed journalists to its set on Stage 16 for a panel with the show’s executive producers. Read more...

Photo: Justin Halpern (left) and Quinta Brunson (right) sit holding microphones. The executive producers of “Abbott Elementary” participated in a panel about the series at Warner Bros. Television’s 2024 TCA Studio Day. (Courtesy of EvansVestalWard/WBTVG)


The sweet success story of alumnus-founded business First Bite Cookies

This post was updated Feb. 25 at 8:25 p.m. Christen Capobianco is blending creativity, dedication and chocolate chips. The alumnus said her business, First Bite Cookies, has evolved during her time as a student and afterward to enfold the effort and tenacity she has invested in it. Read more...

Photo: Four cookies alongside a glass of milk are pictured on a white surface. Run by alumnus Christen Capobianco, First Bite Cookies sells an assortment of different flavored cookies. (Courtesy of Christen Capobianco)


Creators of ‘Dis-topia’ musical embark on journey of self-discovery

“Dis-topia” questions if Disneyland is really the happiest place on earth. Robby Good, a graduate student in music composition for visual media, is presenting his original musical and master’s thesis “Dis-topia” on Saturday and Sunday at Hart High School in Santa Clarita. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Dis-topia” rehearses together. Co-created by graduate student Robby Good, the musical will be staged at Hart High School in Santa Clarita on Saturday and Sunday. (Courtesy of Robby Good)


Second Take: Palworld is no ‘Pal’ to fans seeking to hold The Pokemon Company accountable

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 8:37 p.m. More than Poke Balls will be thrown in the battle between Palworld and Pokemon. Released Jan. 19 on Steam as part of the Early Access program, Palworld – a multiplayer survival and crafting game produced by the company Pocketpair – has the player traversing a sprawling open world filled with magical entities called Pals. Read more...

Photo: (Ko Carlos/Daily Bruin staff)


Student Ranen Chang combines food and fashion to connect creative community

This post was updated Feb. 20 at 8:20 p.m. Ranen Chang is fusing together fashion and food into a recipe for a creative community. The fourth-year physiological science student said documenting cooking videos on his Instagram and TikTok has been a way to share his life experiences and present his creative expression to the people he cares about. Read more...

Photo: Donning a black-and-white outfit, Ranen Chang presents a dish. The fourth-year physiological science student creates fashion and food content on social media. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin)


Heart House exhibit ‘Girl Crush’ merges femininity, software in digital expedition

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 8:28 p.m. With the ever-growing surge of the female gaze, the era of the “Girl Crush” has begun. Held at Heavy Manners Library in Echo Park, “Girl Crush” was the debut event for Heart House – alumnus Maya Man’s newly established curatorial endeavor. Read more...

Photo: Design media arts alumnus Maya Man stands before a crowd as the “Girl Crush” event graphic is projected behind her. The inaugural Heart House event took place at the Heavy Manners Library on Thursday night. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Q&A: Alumnus India Carney talks passion for arts education, upcoming event at The Nimoy

Alumnus India Carney is celebrating young artists. Taking place this evening at The Nimoy, the singer, songwriter and producer’s two-night series, “Riding the Rollercoaster: An Artist’s Life in Los Angeles,” will feature a performance from Carney’s band as well as some of LA’s new musicians. Read more...

Photo: Vocal performance alumnus India Carney smiles for a portrait set against a lilac-colored backdrop. Also a YoungArts alumnus, Carney will perform at The Nimoy on Thursday and Friday night in collaboration with the charity. (Courtesy of Jordan Naheesi)



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