Tuesday, June 24




UCLA student uses creativity, graphic design skills to create zines

This post was updated Dec. 1 at 9:22 p.m. Philip Venkov is designing his dreams into a reality. After years of practice, the first-year design media arts student is showcasing and selling his art on his Instagram account and website. Read more...

Photo: First-year design media arts student Philip Venkov designs music posters and zines and recently launched a website to sell his prints. (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)


Alumnus harnesses newfound instrumental talents for ‘A Christmas Carol’ production

This post was updated Dec. 1 at 9:37 p.m. Brett Ryback is bringing joy to the world this holiday season. Premiering Tuesday, the UCLA alumnus and University of Southern California musical theater professor will star in the Los Angeles production of “A Christmas Carol,” a reimagining of the 1843 Charles Dickens tale of the same name. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Brett Ryback (right) rehearses with the cast and crew of “A Christmas Carol.” Ryback will star as George while also serving as a narrator and musical performer. (Courtesy of Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)



Nia Sioux discusses balance between artistry, academics at UCLA

Nia Sioux is no longer constrained to the bottom of the pyramid – instead, she is climbing to the top. As the longest tenured dancer on the show “Dance Moms,” the second-year American literature and culture student said being introduced to the media at 10 years old provided her with a platform to pursue multiple career paths in the creative fields she enjoys. Read more...

Photo: Through acting, dancing and podcasting, Nia Sioux is pursuing creativity alongside her degree. The second-year American literature and culture student said she prioritizes her education, but aims to upkeep her artistry with personal projects such as her digital dance series, “Dance with Nia,” and her podcast, “Adulting 101.” (Courtesy of Veronica Kelly. Photo illustration by Emily Dembinski/PRIME art director)