Tuesday, June 24

Fine art prints seek to elevate, memorialize choreography from quarantine

“The Choreographers’ Scores: 2020” turns dance into art that leaps off the page. The Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA commissioned and published a collection of fine art pieces from 26 choreographers, each tasked with creating a dance score – to be turned into a fine art print by The Lapis Press – while in quarantine for the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Photo: (Dani Nalangan/Daily Bruin)


Alumnus reflects on journey from student-athlete to style influencer

Katie LaFrance’s fashion journey wasn’t cut from a pattern. The alumnus has been running a fashion account since she was 14, with her love for fashion first beginning when sifting through her mother’s wardrobe as a child in Little Rock, Arkansas, but fully developing after a trip to Morocco. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Katie LaFrance started a fashion account anonymously when she was 14. Now, she publicly shares her outfits and style journey with her 230,000-person Instagram following. (Courtesy of Katie LaFrance)


TV preview: Fall features premieres of highly-anticipated new and returning series

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 6:09 p.m. The summer sun is quickly fading, but autumn’s upcoming releases are burning up television screens. From crowd-favorite romance thrillers and football dramas returning for more fiery seasons to a brand-new Marvel hero series stirring up fan excitement, viewers can expect to be bingeing at least one show in this fall’s TV lineup. Read more...

Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)


‘Tamarindo’ podcast uplifts Latinx community with important discussions

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 11:36 a.m. Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic in this article according to sources’ preferences. Read more...

Photo: Latinx empowerment podcast ‘Tamarindo’ is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and alumnus Ana Sheila Victorino. The podcast aims to celebrate culture year-round while also discussing topics ranging from racism to immigration. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Photo Illustration by Isabella Lee)


Arturo O’Farrill creates inclusive community at UCLA through music

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 11:40 a.m. Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic in this article according to sources’ preferences. Read more...

Photo: Global jazz studies professor Arturo O’Farrill serves as co-chair of The Herb Alpert School of Music’s Anti-Racism Action Committee, which he said aims to build community and serve as a platform for students’ voices. (Photo courtesy of Jen Rosenstein. Photo illustration by Jocelyn Wang/Daily Bruin)


Film, TV show recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic film and television offer a window into the wide range of creativity from Hispanic cultures. This Hispanic Heritage Month, delve into the humorous antics of some rising comedians, learn about Mexican countercultures or take a road trip to an enigmatic beach to discover the multifaceted artistry of Hispanic film. Read more...

Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)