Friday, June 27

FAST 2022: Sabrina Costa draws design inspiration from past in runway collection

From Marilyn Monroe to Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina Costa’s latest collection is conjuring the spirits of greats. The fourth-year biology student will debut her newest pieces at Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA’s annual runway show May 27. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year psychobiology student Meghan He (left) and fourth-year biology student Sabrina Costa (left) stand together wearing Costa’s designs for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show. Costa said her designs were inspired by the Met Gala and historical looks that remain timeless. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)


Cinematic Culture: Mysteries let audiences find logic and security in a confused world

From lighthearted rom-coms to bloodcurdling horror flicks, movies tend to follow a formula for storytelling made successful by the predecessors of their genres. Given the recurring character and narrative archetypes that characterize each genre, people have come to know and identify with these tropes by relating them to their own lives. Read more...

Photo: (Tara Desai/Daily Bruin)


Painted Ladies, Outspoken light up Spring Sing with Best Overall Performance win

This post was updated May 22 at 9:15 p.m. Spring Sing has soared once again.  On Friday, Spring Sing brought joy and harmony to an eager crowd at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Dressed in black, Painted Ladies members and fourth-year students Sophie Shapiro, Amy Lyn Williams, Jeilani Rhone-Collins and Addison Wingate sing with their instruments in hand. The band was awarded the Bruin’s Choice Award and tied with interdisciplinary group Outspoken for Best Overall Performance. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)


Film review: ‘Men’ reveals monstrosity of misogyny with gory visuals but lacks cohesive plot

A24’s latest horror flick just barely delivers in its chilling social commentary. Released in theaters Friday, “Men” follows troubled widow Harper (Jessie Buckley) as she retreats to the countryside, where a mysterious being in the woods begins to terrorize her – a classic but overused horror movie trope. Read more...

Photo: Jessie Buckley plays Harper Marlowe in A24’s “Men.” (Courtesy of A24)


Samahang Pilipino to explore ambiguity of identity in 45th annual Cultural Night

Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night will light up Royce Hall. Entering its 45th annual edition, Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night is returning to an in-person format at Royce Hall on Saturday, with more than 200 students playing a part in its stage production. Read more...

Photo: Members of Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night stand and kneel wearing their performance clothes as one performer poses in the middle. The annual event will occur at Royce Hall on Saturday, marking the 45th anniversary of the event. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin)


‘Lips’ seeks to spark conversations on sexuality with student-written monologues

These lips are speaking up. Organized by the V-Day Coalition at UCLA, “Lips 2022: A Play About Womanhood” will take place at Royce Hall on Friday and Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Rehearsing for their play “Lips 2022: A Play About Womanhood,” the cast and crew will explore the diversity among womanhood through student-written monologues. (Courtesy of Zz Khan)


UCLA student blends popular culture with trendy designs in beading business

This post was updated May 22 at 9:29 p.m. Hahna Song is beading her way through Westwood. Creating products ranging from phone charms to accessories, the first-year biology student said she began selling handmade beaded jewelry when she started attending UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Hahna Song smiles as she shows off her beaded creations in her hands. Song, a first-year biology student, said she hopes to keep customers reminded of their younger selves with her designs. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)