Ryan Healy understands the awkwardness of riding elevators so much that he created an entire dance performance around the experience. Read more...
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February 9, 12:14 am
Bassist Owen Clapp and UCLA All-Star Jazz Quintet to electrify Fowler Out Loud concert
Based on his experiences as an elementary school cellist, third-year jazz studies student Owen Clapp thought he would never have a musical future. Read more...
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Owen Clapp, bassist and third-year jazz studies student will be performing tonight as part of the Fowler Out Loud concert series. He will be joined by the UCLA All-Star Jazz Quintet.
Arts, Arts Columns
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February 9, 12:12 am
Joy Sticks: _The story still matters in a video game_
Video games have the ability to suck players in and immerse them in a way that no other medium has. In fact, video games have to work harder not to immerse players rather then vice versa. Why is it, then, that so many games manage to fail to immerse players? Read more...
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The most successful video games have not had the best plots. The best way to change this is to incorporate the writer earlier on in the development process.
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Arts
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February 9, 12:09 am
Fashion Review: Jason Wu for Target
The Jason Wu for Target collection was definitely made with a cat person in mind. Read more...
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Credit: Target
Arts, Music
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February 8, 12:12 am
Breaking new ground: West Coast teams to battle it out at UCLA's first breakLA
Playing music usually requires an instrument. Painting a picture usually requires a canvas and paint. The art of dancing only requires one's body. Read more...
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February 7, 11:58 pm
Artist Jane Lui and others to headline China Care Bruins’ event for Chinese orphan relief
Jane Lui plays many instruments. Her collection includes an acoustic steel string guitar, a classical nylon string guitar, a glockenspiel, a small Casio keyboard, a gigantic spring water jug, a bass drum, shakers, an accordion and, on top of that, whatever she can find around the house. Read more...
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Courtesy of MICHELLE HONG
Jane Lui will be performing at China Care Bruins’ fourth annual Awareness Night on Thursday night.
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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February 7, 11:49 pm
Artscapes: A nostalgic trail to the Wild West at the Will Rogers State Historic Park
The spirit of the Wild West is a rare find in Los Angeles. But as Sunset Boulevard nears its end in Pacific Palisades, Will Rogers State Historic Park is a step into an almost foreign locale "“ a ranch house in the midst of a quiet natural landscape. Read more...
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Will Rogers State Historic Park honors humorist and Old Hollywood actor Will Rogers. Here, Rogers entertained notable celebrities of his era such as Walt Disney and Clark Gable.