In mid-April at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, a small herd of student filmmakers donning the same white shirts stamped with the Sprite logo brushed shoulders with Hollywood celebrities.

“Moonrise Kingdom”
Directed by Wes Anderson
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Memorial Day weekend is one of the few three-day weekends of the year for students to enjoy. But with an extra day off school comes an extra day to fill with a fun way to pass the time. For students looking forward to the day off but are unsure of how to spend it, here are some exciting festivals and events to consider attending.

In April 1912, the growing momentum of the film industry coupled with the independent studios’ need to battle Thomas Edison’s Trust led to the creation of Universal Film Manufacturing Company. A hundred years later, Universal has been involved in many of the industry’s biggest hits, and operates as the oldest producer and distributor in the United States.

Located a quick 15-minute walk from UCLA’s campus, the Hammer Museum is one of Los Angeles’ cultural gems and contributes to the intellectual life of the university.

Throughout the school year, UCLA Live invites a medley of popular and critically acclaimed artists and performers to galvanize the stage of Royce Hall with energetic concerts, compelling talks and otherwise engaging artistic performances. All tickets are $15 for UCLA students.

Spring is here, and with the new season comes new music and movies. There are plenty of releases coming out in the next few months, but the A&E editors have chosen some albums and films to be especially excited about heading into April, May and June.

For some, coffee is not just a hot, caffeinated beverage. It is a gourmet drink that can be tailored in multiple ways to satisfy the human palate.

When it comes to cramming for midterms, studying for finals and even pumping out those 10-page papers the night before they’re due, coffee can be a college student’s best friend. Although most of the coffee shops on campus offer a rather similar array of drinks and pastries at the same prices, each has its own quirks and characteristics that contribute to the overall atmosphere of the shop. Here is a quick rundown of what some of UCLA’s campus coffee stops have to offer.

Tonight, the UCLA Hip-Hop Congress will be presenting a free movie screening of “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest.”