Wednesday, June 25


Writers Guild of America reaches tentative deal with studios to end strike

The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers arrived at a tentative deal on Sunday.  Negotiating parties for the WGA and AMPTP reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract, according to an emailed statement sent to WGA union members Sunday night. Read more...

Photo: Two members of the Writers Guild of America stand at the Warner Bros. Studio picket line. The WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers arrived at a tentative deal on Sunday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Nimoy Theater hosts glittering opening night with musical performances

Setting the streets of Westwood aglow, The Nimoy had an opening night like no other. Home to UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP), the newly-renovated historic theater greeted guests with a shimmering marquee for its inaugural performance last night. Read more...

Photo: Surrounded by the ensemble, Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy performs the first part of his “Poetry Uncut” series for UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance at The Nimoy. Following last night’s inaugural performance, J. Ivy will return to The Nimoy to host three more installments throughout the 2023-2024 season. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)


‘Riley’: A UCLA alumnus’ love letter to community and queer youth

This post was updated Oct. 3 at 11:09 p.m.  A meditation on the queer youth experience, “Riley” is getting ready to kick off its festival run. Read more...

Photo: 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)


Ebb & Flow festival dances for environmental action at Ballona Creek

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. Read more...

Photo: (Left to right) Himerria Wortham, Haylee Nichele and Toogie Barcelo perform their site-specific piece, entitled “Lake Enchanto,” in 2017. This Saturday, Heidi Duckler Dance’s Ebb & Flow arts festival will take place at Ballona Creek. (Courtesy of Heidi Duckler Dance)


REACH at UCLA creates hub for student content creators to connect, grow together

A new social media club at UCLA is reaching beyond a collegiate rivalry. Branching out from its founding USC chapter in early 2023, REACH at UCLA launched as a hub for students interested in social media, digital marketing and content creation, said co-president and fourth-year communication student Amelie Phua. Read more...

Photo: Members of REACH at UCLA gather for a group photo. The organization was founded as a hub for students interested in pursuing careers in social media, content creation and digital marketing. (Courtesy of Nila Makhfi. Photo illustration by Alicia Caldera)


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. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Natasha Cheung, Janak Sunil and Sana Indap stand together. The three students are members of BruinRent, a new startup dedicated to making apartment hunting easier. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)



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