Arts
Oct. 7, 2026 3:15 a.m.
Aztec day sign glyphs depict grass as growing out of a skeletal jaw with blades resembling hair. The first chapter of Burgos-Ellis’ book details the Aztec worship of grass, which she said was understood as the parent of corn. (Courtesy of Helen Burgos-Ellis)
A UCLA lecturer illustrates the depth of Indigenous knowledge by blending art history and botany.
Helen Burgos-Ellis, a continuing lecturer at UCLA’s Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies, published “Aztec Science: The Genetic Origin of Maize, Pollination, and Plant Sexuality Recorded in Art” on Sept.
By Amelia Chief
Arts
Oct. 4, 2026 1:35 p.m.Theater preview: Cozy up to Los Angeles’ fall theater season with Tony Award-winning classics
This post was updated Oct. 7 at 12:20 p.m.
Grab a seat and stay awhile this fall.
From adaptations of classic novels to historical reimaginings, theaters in Los Angeles are ushering in a new season of productions.
By Julia Kinion, Caitlin Brockenbrow, and Kiara Mack
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Oct. 4, 2026 1:28 p.m.Winner Takes All: A summer of blockbusters, bloodshed and big-screen magic
This post was updated Oct. 4 at 8:48 p.m.
This summer was one for the spotlight.
From blockbuster hits to indie darlings, films sent fans flocking to theaters to escape the scorching heat.
By Julia Kinion, Kiara Mack, and Brooke Herstein
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Oct. 3, 2026 9:15 p.m.Bruins balance fitness with community at CorePower Yoga Westwood
This post was updated Oct. 4 at 8:14 p.m.
Call it a coincidence or call it core curriculum: For some Bruins, campus cardio extends beyond the hills of Bruin Walk and into a 95-degree studio at CorePower Yoga Westwood.
By Alyson Jeong
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Oct. 2, 2026 5:26 p.m.Second Take: Sydney Sweeney’s nudity-filled Novig ad demands further discussion
Sydney Sweeney’s latest advertising gamble is once again a bust. Right?
Seemingly in an effort to double down on controversial publicity, Sweeney recently appeared in an advertising campaign for Novig, a sports prediction market platform.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
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Oct. 1, 2026 1:58 p.m.Worth the Fare: Smoke House Restaurant is where Hollywood history meets culinary classics
This post was updated Oct. 1 at 8:43 p.m.
With wood-paneled walls lined with pictures of movie stars, red leather booths and Hollywood history, Burbank’s Smoke House Restaurant has been a Los Angeles institution for 80 years – and for good reason.
By Gianluca Centola
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