Friday, June 27


Robby Good considers his journey as musical composer at UCLA

Robby Good is composing the soundtrack to his own life. The fourth-year music composition and percussion performance student said he spent his time at UCLA building his musical portfolio by scoring projects such as student and independent films as well as various video games. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year music composition and percussion performance student Robby Good stands with his conductor’s baton in hand. Good said that during his undergraduate years, he has found joy in the collaborative nature of scoring projects such as video games and student films. (Photo by Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff. Photo illustration by Dani Nalangan/Daily Bruin)


UCLA student finds passion for filmmaking process despite pandemic setbacks

Caitlyn Ruggiero is anything but blocked. During her final quarter at UCLA, the fourth-year communication student said she was preparing her film, “Blocked.” Graduating with a minor in film, television and digital media, the writer and director said she produced the short through her professional film fraternity, Delta Kappa Alpha. Read more...

Photo: As a member of film fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha and fourth-year communication student, Caitlyn Ruggiero (pictured) said she wrote “Blocked” based off of her experience with a previous breakup. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


FAST at UCLA features diversity of student designers in catwalk comeback

This post was updated May 30 at 8:20 p.m. At Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA’s annual spring runway show Friday night, president and fourth-year psychobiology student Meghan He and vice president and fourth-year linguistics and French and political science student Hector Esparza kicked off the runway with an enthusiastic strut. Read more...

Photo: Student designers and models from Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA gather at their practice runway. With inspirations ranging from foliage in the botanical gardens to coming-of-age films, the organization showcased 21 collections at its first in-person show since 2019. (Jefferson Alade/Daily Bruin)


Con Brio String Orchestra prioritizes inclusivity for non-music students

Con Brio String Orchestra is bringing inclusivity to UCLA’s music scene. Over the last year, CBSO has since grown to encompass almost 20 members as they prepare to host their first spring concert on Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Led by one of the group’s conductors, members of Con Brio String Orchestra sit outside with their instruments in hand at a rehearsal. The orchestra composed of non-music students will hold its first concert this Sunday. (Courtesy of Spencer Gouw)


Theater review: ‘Man of God’ utilizes realism to shed light on sexual assault

“Man of God” is a play in no need of salvation. The Geffen Playhouse’s production of “Man of God,” running until June 19, follows four girls on their Christian mission trip to Bangkok, Thailand, as they discover a camera hidden in the bathroom of their hotel. Read more...

Photo: Running until June 19, the Geffen Playhouse’s “Man of God” centers on a Christian youth group as the four girls discover a hidden camera in their hotel room. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)


‘Noise of Silence’ seeks to amplify voices, experiences of Indonesian Americans

The Association of Indonesian Americans is turning up the volume on their community’s stories. This Saturday, AIA’s Indonesian Cultural Night, titled “Noise of Silence,” will highlight Indonesian American experiences through music, dance numbers and an original script. Read more...

Photo: Indonesian Cultural Night participants group together, reading scripts to rehearse for the event. The cultural night, titled “Noise of Silence,” will be held May 28 and is the first hosted by the Association of Indonesian Americans at UCLA. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)