If turning up Black Sabbath to full blast on an iPod can cause hearing damage, imagine what moshing front and center next to a cranked-up amplifier could do to one’s ears. Read more...

Despite a historic movie-going tradition, Westwood Village has rarely taken advantage of the world-renowned UCLA film department. But that’s about to change. For 12 years, the Los Angeles Film Festival has attracted thousands of filmmakers and film fans to Los Angeles in a celebration of independent film. Read more...

*** The Futureheads are back with a brand new problem and, of course, without any clues. The problem: how to make a follow-up to a strong but characteristically over-hyped debut album. Read more...

In high school, theater is an activity that most students are easily able to participate in. At UCLA, however, pursuing a love of performance at the college level can be more difficult if you’re not in the theater department. Read more...

**** Sonic Youth songs can usually be categorized in three ways: noisy, lengthy and often difficult. After nearly 25 years of doing things this way, it would seem odd for an established band to change up a winning formula. Read more...

For prospective filmmakers, it can be hard to make it in Hollywood. But it might be easier for those from UCLA. “If you say you’re from the UCLA film school, everyone wants to accommodate you and give you any kind of access you want,” fifth-year English student Jeffrey Morris said. Read more...

As fall draws closer, freshmen must prepare for their initiation into UCLA: cramped dorm rooms, competitive classmates, scheduling conflicts and, of course, free on-campus film screenings. Read more...