From captivating political intrigue to unforeseeable twists, “A Song of Ice and Fire” has cemented itself as one of the most memorable works of fantasy literature. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Ko/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Lifestyle
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May 9, 7:36 pm
Student-created website Roomble helps UCLA students find ideal roommates
This post was updated May 11 at 8:46 p.m. Newly admitted students will be ready to Roomble with a student-created roommate finder. Roomble launched in April with advertisements on Reddit and Facebook, said founder Aidan Wittenberg, a third-year computer science student. Read more...
Photo: Aidan Wittenberg (right), Jacob Sandler (middle) and Satva Shah (left) sit together. The three are third-year computer science students and the minds behind Roomble, a student website designed to aid in the search for roommates. (Courtesy of Aidan Wittenberg)
Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
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May 9, 1:46 pm
Theater review: ‘Hairspray’ joins vibrant visuals, charismatic performances in dazzling show
This post was updated May 15 at 2:27 p.m. “Hairspray” is stylishly welcoming audiences to the ’60s. The nicest kids in town will be dancing on the Dolby Theatre stage until May 21. Read more...
Photo: Niki Metcalf (left) and Andrew Levitt (right) play Tracy and Edna in “Hairspray.” The musical will run until May 21 at the Dolby Theatre. (Courtesy of “Hairspray”)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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May 9, 10:47 am
Second Take: Reboots – Revamping or redundant in age where originality drives content?
This post was updated May 11 at 9:41 p.m. Reboots aren’t reviving anything except viewers’ mixed reactions to nostalgia. The COVID-19 pandemic saw Zoom reunions for the casts of several films and now-canceled series, sparking the idea for the crew to get back together. Read more...
Photo: By Amber Lee/Daily Bruin Staff
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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May 8, 4:29 pm
‘Succession’ season 4 recap – episode 7: ‘Tailgate Party’
This post was updated May 9 at 10:10 p.m. It’s a “Succession” election eve party, and glasses are brimming with Champagne problems. Sliders donned in American flags neighbor sparkling flutes for the Roy “Tailgate Party” in episode seven, with snakes and scorpions vying for a position in the presidential election and GoJo deal. Read more...
Photo: (From left tor right) Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong play Shive, Roman and Kendall in “Succession.” Episode 7 of the HBO series premiered May 7. (Courtesy of David Russell/HBO)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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May 6, 11:30 am
Winner Takes All: Met Gala 2023 best dressed star-studded attendees
This post was updated April 7 at 9:03 p.m. With pearls and sharp lines abound, the Met Gala returned in full force on the traditional first Monday of May. Read more...
Photo: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is pictured. The 2023 Met Gala was hosted by Vogue on Monday as a fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute. (Wikimedia Commons photo by Martin Furtschegger)
Arts, Music
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May 5, 6:21 pm
Coastalong Music and Sustainability Festival returns with bike-powered festivities
On the heels of its 10th birthday, Coastalong Music and Sustainability Festival is pedaling new legacies and honoring old ones. On Saturday at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, the free, sudent-run festival will feature bike-powered performances from eight artists, including headliner flor. Read more...
Photo: (Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)