Misunderstood villains are getting a twist in Caroline Hersman’s new collection.
On Friday, Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA’s spring runway show will debut the third-year psychology student’s line titled “Awakening.” Hersman said she initially became interested in design in the fourth grade when she was first introduced to the mechanics of fashion by her dad, who taught her how to sew.

This post was updated May 19 at 12:34 p.m.
Mariachi is traveling onto the Spring Sing stage
On Friday, Mariachi de Uclatlán will be stepping onto the Los Angeles Tennis Center clad in blue and gold charro suits.

This post was updated April 10 at 9:19 p.m.
How do people cope with the obstacles of high school? Sometimes, they start a heavy metal band.

Queer Cinema lives on through an on-the-road, gritty romance.
On Saturday, the UCLA Film & Television Archive will be screening short films “Oblivion” and “If Every Girl Had a Diary“ along with feature film “The Living End” at the Billy Wilder Theater as part of their “Pioneers of Queer Cinema” series.

This post was updated March 1 at 7:50 p.m.
Anisha Chandra highlights the bright side of life through vegan cooking.
The third-year human biology and society student shares plant-based recipes through her blog and Instagram account, which she said she created the summer after she graduated high school.

This post was updated Jan. 9 at 9:37 p.m.
Theaters are ringing in the new year with a fresh list of titles.
Chilly winters are the perfect season for cozy movie nights with friends and loved ones, and filmmakers are continuing the spirit of giving with this season’s lineup.

This post was updated Nov. 14 at 9:53 p.m.
Putting on an American accent doesn’t mean “closing” out self-identity.
Almunus Ella Rouwen Chen’s short film, “de closin night,” recently finished post-production and is on track to premiere to general audiences.