Monday, June 23


Theater review: ‘SIX’ presents female retelling of history with modern pop zeal

This post was updated May 15 at 2:24 p.m. The queens are rightfully reclaiming their place both on the throne and in history. Until June 10, the ex-wives of Henry VIII will be ruling the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Read more...

Photo: The national tour cast of “SIX” perform on stage. The musical will run until June 10 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Patrick Gray/KabikPhotoGroup.com)


Alumnus’ animated film foregrounds enduring importance of friendship, compassion

In “Winter in a Day,” the power of friendship aims to melt the frostiest of hearts. Directed by alumnus Liddy Salter, the animated short film was recently shown at the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival. Read more...

Photo: Different animals gather in front of a fireplace. The animated short film “Winter in a Day” was directed by Liddy Salter. (Courtesy of “Winter in a Day”)


Student fashion account spotteducla fosters community of creative, bold style

Spotteducla is fostering a safe place to step out of fashion norms. Juwan Madaki, a third-year cognitive science student, and Nane Onanyan, a third-year biochemistry student, created the Instagram account spotteducla in the fall of 2021. Read more...

Photo: Nane Onanyan (left) and Juwan Madaki (right) stand in front of a tiled wall. The third-year students created the Instagram account spotteducla to showcase students’ styles on campus. (Alice Yang/Daily Bruin)


‘un/ending’ performances showcase ‘circularity of life’ with original choreography

As spring quarter nears its end, the choreographers of “un/ending” see a new beginning. This Friday and Saturday, 12 choreographers from the Department of World Arts and Culture/Dance will present their original pieces at the Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater. Read more...

Photo: In front of a blue backdrop, performers dressed in black surround an individual with their arms stretched out as part of “un/ending.” The showcase includes 12 choreographed works from 12 graduating dance students. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA student-run business Lashes by Kristen uplifts with eyelash extensions

This post was updated June 5 at 3:07 p.m. All eyes are on Kristen Gonzalez’s Lashes. The first-year sociology student started her eyelash extension business, Lashes by Kristen, in October 2020. Read more...

Photo: A client gazes up into the camera. Kristen Gonzalez, a first-year sociology student, started her lash business out of a desire to help others while achieving her own financial independence. (Courtesy of Kristen Gonzalez)


Indonesian Culture Night to spotlight LGBTQ+ experience through Balinese dance

The Association of Indonesian Americans is set to unveil an authentic encapsulation of the community’s culture Wednesday. The second annual Indonesian Culture Night, titled “Take a Breath,” seeks to bring light to the distinctive experiences of Indonesian Americans on Wednesday night in the Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom, said director of ICN and third-year Asian American studies and public affairs student Sonia Liu. Read more...

Photo: Four dancers motion with arms outward in a courtyard. First-year biochemistry student and dance coordinator Cara Susilo said she aimed to merge American and Balinese dance styles. (Courtesy of Dylan Djoenadi)