Friday, August 14

In the news:

Love or Hate: Columnists debate NBC’s renewal of ‘Community’

Troy and Abed are back in the morning! In the wake of the yearly spring massacre of TV shows by broadcast networks, only two NBC comedies will live to see the light of day once more: one of them being, against all odds, critical darling “Community.” A perpetual ratings problem child, “Community” suffered the loss of its creator Dan Harmon and cast member Chevy Chase this season, and, as was inevitable, something was missing, or so the detractors claimed. Read more...

Photo: NBC has renewed “Community,” the little TV series that could, for an additional 13 episodes. Columnists Sebastian Torrelio and Tony Huang debate the need for the persistent survival of the sitcom.


UCLA dance student Sarah Summers to perform at Spring Sing

The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. The spotlight will shine directly on her, as she picks at the banjo, producing a twanging sound that combines with her mature, deep voice, and sings about her past and the exciting mystery of her future. Read more...

Photo: Sarah Summers, a first-year dance student, is one of the selected participants in this year’s Spring Sing. She will play the banjo and perform her self-composed piece “Meagan’s Song” for the first time.


Boards & Bottlecaps: UCLA student’s FratBoards gain traction among fraternity members

After a wild night, a piercing alarm wakes UCLA fraternity members with the unpleasant realities of adulthood. As they scramble for the door with just minutes to spare, there is only one method of transportation they trust to get them to campus on time: FratBoards. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year student Aza Steel’s company FratBoards brings together his two common loves: skateboarding and beer. FratBoards feature a paddle-board deck and built-in bottle opener.



Spring Sing: Big venue for new talent

The original version of this article contained multiple errors and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. From Kerckhoff Coffee House to Royce Hall, Philip Haro has performed almost everywhere on campus. Read more...

Photo: Philip Haro, a fourth-year philosophy student, will bring his R&B-inspired music to Spring Sing for the first time with his original song, “Matter of Time.” Haro, who has his own YouTube channel, will be performing as a solo vocal-and-guitar act.


Movie Review: ‘What Maisie Knew’

Child-centric movies thrive on the incompetence of their parents. Perhaps if the McAllisters or the Wormwoods had paid more attention, Kevin wouldn’t have been left “Home Alone,” or “Matilda” wouldn’t have been as conniving. Read more...