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Sept. 23, 2023 1:49 p.m.
Jake Holley stars as Dakota Riley in “Riley.” Written and directed by alumnus Benjamin Howard, the coming-of-age film follows a closeted football player as he grapples with his sexuality during his senior year of high school. (Courtesy of Benjamin Howard)
A meditation on the queer youth experience, “Riley” is getting ready to kick off its festival run.
Written and directed by alumnus Benjamin Howard, the coming-of-age film will debut at the Calgary International Film Festival on Sunday.
By Sanjana Chadive
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Sept. 22, 2023 3:27 p.m.When trying to make a splash, things are bound to Ebb & Flow.
Taking place at Ballona Creek, Heidi Duckler Dance’s biannual Ebb & Flow festival explores themes of climate change and environmental activism.
By Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon
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Sept. 21, 2023 9:28 p.m.Startup BruinRent streamlines apartment searching with student-centric metrics
BruinRent holds the key to apartment hunting.
Tailored specifically to the UCLA community, the student-built platform provides listings of rental properties as well as features of each place, such as amenities and noise level, to simplify the rental process.
By Lex Wang
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Sept. 21, 2023 9:27 p.m.Student organization Innovative Design fosters creative community for Bruins
Innovative Design is creating an accessible, community-oriented composition.
Launched during spring 2022, Innovative Design at UCLA is a student-run creative agency that offers services to clients both within and outside campus.
By Talia Sajor
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Sept. 21, 2023 9:26 p.m.‘Every meal makes a difference’: Lives Without Knives advocates for veganism
A student-run social enterprise is encouraging Westwood to taste a plant-forward lifestyle.
Led by second-year cognitive science student Chandni Sacheti, Lives Without Knives works to redefine and simplify the concept of veganism for people of all ages.
By Sanjana Chadive
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Sept. 21, 2023 9:23 p.m.Magic and Illusion Student Team shares magical moments with UCLA community
A magician may never reveal their secrets, but the Magic and Illusion Student Team is ready to break the rules.
Bringing spectacles from Bruin Walk to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, MIST is a student-led organization dedicated to sharing the art of performance magic with the UCLA community.
By Victoria Munck
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Sept. 21, 2023 9:21 p.m.Act III Theatre Ensemble discusses representing the queer experience on stage
Act III Theatre Ensemble is stealing the show with its take on the queer experience.
The theater ensemble Act III strives to provide the student demographic with a platform to explore their passion for theater on a professional level.
By Puja Anand
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Sept. 21, 2023 9:18 p.m.Film and Photography Society provides experience, community for aspiring creators
The Film and Photography Society is shining a spotlight on creators of all skill levels alike.
Located in one of the film and media capitals of the world, the Film and Photography Society (FPS) at UCLA aims to provide firsthand industry experiences to filmmakers and photographers regardless of experience level.
By Aditi Sreenivas
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