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Sept. 29, 2026 10:35 p.m.
From cantering to cameras, Kate Mathews finds her footing in film
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Kate Mathews stands holding a white screen. The UCLA alumnus is a writer, director and producer, and they also founded Periastra Pictures. (Courtesy of Kate Mathews)

Today, this UCLA alumnus can be found behind the camera, but a few years ago, she spent much of her time on horseback.
Kate Mathews is now a writer, director and producer, but they were a competitive equestrian in high school.

By Ella Thomson

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Arts

Sept. 29, 2026 6:02 p.m.
Postcode Ukraine: In the shadows of war, a photographer looks for stories of solidarity

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:11 p.m.
Over portraits that show Ukrainian soldiers, children and families as they experience war, one photographer is looking for solidarity in Westwood.

By Alexis Coffee

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Tom Cruise takes over Westwood for “Digger” premiere mere steps from UCLA

Arts

Sept. 28, 2026 9:58 a.m.

Concert Review: Waylon Wyatt turns up the charm, but ‘Dustpiles’ tour lands unevenly

This post was updated Sept. 28 at 4:24 p.m.
Waylon Wyatt arrives in Los Angeles with a heart of gold, but his pockets hold little more than a pile of dust.

By Parsa Arshi

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Arts

Sept. 25, 2026 8:35 p.m.

Film Review: In gripping, clever ‘Primetime,’ the pursuit of justice becomes unjust

This post was updated Sept. 28 at 8:55 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Robert Pattinson’s thrilling performance brings the infamous world of “To Catch a Predator” to the big screen in Lance Oppenheim’s latest film, “Primetime.”
Released Friday, the film is based on Dateline NBC’s hit show from the 2000s.

By Gianluca Centola

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Arts

Sept. 25, 2026 5:10 p.m.

Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Encore’ is a personal, catchy add to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

This post was updated Sept. 27 at 8:17 p.m.
A showgirl never leaves the stage without an encore.
Taylor Swift released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” the deluxe edition of her 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Friday, featuring four new tracks.

By Ammar Rashid

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Arts

Sept. 25, 2026 12:08 a.m.

This UCLA English student is spinning sweet tales as a middle grade fiction author

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:18 p.m.
Reading and writing are often solitary pastimes, but for Nikki Stampfl, these hobbies helped her build an online community.

By Cara Putterman

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Arts

Sept. 23, 2026 10:56 p.m.

SCA hosts Royce Welcome Concert to kick off school year, features student musicians

This post was updated Sept. 27 at 8:11 p.m.
Heart-filling ballads enchanted Royce Hall Terrace on Tuesday.
The Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA hosted the Royce Welcome Concert to kick off the school year and welcome newly admitted students.

By Chenrui Zhang

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Arts

Sept. 22, 2026 9:42 p.m.

Preserving Legacies: UCLA’s digitized Tim Curry interview brings new insights

This post was updated Sept. 23 at 2:05 p.m.
On Feb. 5, 1988, Tim Curry took the stage at a UCLA Campus Events Commission event for a Q&A with students.

By Caitlin Brockenbrow

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Arts

Sept. 22, 2026 9:40 p.m.

Resturant review: Matcha, match-nah – CITEADRINKS is a poor replacement for Junbi

This post was updated Sept. 23 at 8:23 p.m.
Westwood’s latest matcha spot fails to deliver the premium quality it promises.
CITEADRINKS, a cafe with locations in San Gabriel and Rowland Heights, soft-opened in Westwood on Sept.

By Amelia Chief

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