This post was updated Nov. 30 at 7:59 p.m. With still a few months before music’s biggest night, the Grammy Awards are already taking over music lovers’ minds. Read more...
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November 25, 3:31 pm
UCLA professor Claire McEachern publishes Malibu-focused essay collection
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 7:38 p.m. UCLA English professor Claire McEachern is stepping away from her typical scholarly writing with “Coyotes and Culture: Essays from Old Malibu.” McEachern, who has spent her career writing about 16th- and 17th-century British authors like John Milton and William Shakespeare, was caught in the middle of the Malibu Woolsey Fire in 2018. Read more...
Photo: Claire McEachern holds her collection of essays, “Coyotes and Culture,” as she leans against a brick wall. The UCLA English professor was inspired to write the stories by her time living in Malibu. (Victor Simoes/Daily Bruin)
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November 25, 3:25 pm
Video game review: Despite flaws, ‘Just Dance 2026 Edition’ fosters fun, collaboration
Students who are stressed about upcoming exams can “Just Dance” their worries away. The acclaimed Ubisoft franchise returned Oct. 14 with “Just Dance 2026 Edition,” the latest installation in the multiplayer dance video game series. Read more...
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November 25, 2:50 pm
The 529s want to “Do The Right Thing” with first album release
This post was updated Jan. 6 at 8:23 p.m. The 529s are taking their campus performances into the studio, marking the next big step in their musical career. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the six-member band The 529s. The band released its first album titled “Do The Right Thing” on Nov 21, taking its live performance sound into the studio. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
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November 24, 10:54 pm
Camp Flog Gnaw 2025: Day 2 closes out festival with fan favorites, animated performances across stages
Fans made sure to pour all their energy into Camp Flog Gnaw’s final night. Following an anticipated first day, Dodger Stadium continued buzzing with festivalgoers’ excitement. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are upscale white letters spelling the word “Gnaw” in front of the stage of the same name. Day two of Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 brought soulful performances and a few surprises. (Darlene Sanzon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 23, 7:03 pm
Camp Flog Gnaw 2025: Day 1 opens with electric performances, cinematic comebacks after festival delays
Camp Flog Gnaw’s spirit is stronger than ever. Camp Flog Gnaw returned to Dodger Stadium on Saturday for its 11th year. After being rescheduled due to weather concerns, Tyler, The Creator’s annual music festival faced some last-minute modifications but managed to shine bright with a new but iconic lineup. Read more...
Photo: PARTYOF2 performing at Camp stage on Saturday. After being rescheduled, Camp Flog Gnaw returned to Dodger Stadium for its 11th rendition, with an updated lineup. (Courtesy of Hayden Stills, AEG Presents IT)
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November 23, 5:33 pm
Movie review: ‘Wicked: For Good’ enchants with elevated magic, emotion as spellbinding sequel
Warning: mild spoilers ahead. One year after shattering records and glass ceilings, “Wicked: For Good” flies even higher than its predecessor. Director Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated sequel landed in theaters Nov. Read more...
Photo: Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) pose together with golden horns and floral arrangements in the background. Following the “intermission” between films, “Wicked: For Good” finds Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) in hiding from the Wizard’s Guard after being falsely labeled the Wicked Witch of the West, leaving her best friend Glinda to step in. (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)