Prejudice can be held toward the idea of ability and dance when envisioning a supposedly ideal body. This notion can be challenged by having individuals with disabilities present their own ways of expression and movements, said Victoria Marks. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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June 24, 9:41 am
UCLA lecturer writes short story collection especially pertinent to young Asians
(Rachel Wong/Daily Bruin)
By Ethan Pak
An introductory computer science textbook inspired a story about algorithmically approaching father-daughter relationships. After numerous drafts, the short story became one of 12 in UCLA lecturer Xuan Juliana Wang’s book “Home Remedies: Stories,” which was published May 14.
Arts, Film & TV
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June 23, 8:56 pm
Alumna’s documentary to shed light on survivors’ stories of sex trafficking
Melody Miller first discovered the reality of sex trafficking in the United States while volunteering in high school. The alumna’s time with an organization called MISSSEY – Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Sexually Exploited Youth – opened her eyes to the fact that kids from her own California high school were being trafficked. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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June 20, 1:56 pm
Concert review: Hozier’s minimalist set lets music take the front seat in cemetery performance
Hozier wrote love songs for the end of the world – it was only fitting he perform them in a cemetery. The Irish musician took the stage at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Tuesday night, performing a set list which primarily pulled from his recent album “Wasteland, Baby!” Often simply standing in place with his guitar under shifting lights, the setting was modest, allowing light smoke and a gentle breeze to provide much of the atmosphere. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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June 15, 3:28 pm
Q&A: Randall Park reflects on how his time at UCLA shaped his career in acting, writing
As a teenager, Randall Park went to record stores to buy CDs. Now, he raps about punching Keanu Reeves in “Always Be My Maybe.” Starring as Marcus Kim in Netflix’s recent romantic comedy, the alumnus paired up with fellow alumni Ali Wong and Michael Golamco to bring the film to life. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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June 8, 2:21 am
Latino representation in film remains limited, despite history of inclusion
This post was updated June 23 at 2:53 p.m. Introduction In February, Alfonso Cuarón was awarded an Academy Award for best achievement in directing for his film “Roma,” which follows the life of a middle class family’s maid in Mexico City. Read more...
Arts, Music
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June 7, 11:52 pm
Blue Devils band together to perform dynamic performances in summer tour
The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps performs the same set for over 20 competitions during the summertime, Emma Boone said. The second-year music education student will play the mellophone for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps in the summer. Read more...
