Monday, June 23

Q&A: Magician David Kwong talks creation of immersive puzzle show ‘The Enigmatist’

For David Kwong, seeing is not necessarily believing. The magician and puzzle creator is performing his one-man show “The Enigmatist” at the Geffen Playhouse from Sept. Read more...

Photo: Illusionist and puzzle maker David Kwong blends his two passions into one immersive entertainment experience. Opening Sept. 14 at the Geffen Playhouse, “The Enigmatist” is a one-man puzzle, magic and storytelling show.(Courtesy of Yann Rabanier)


UCLA alumnus expands art business to marketplaces, finds new inspiration

Whether it is an image of a political activist or an animal in space, Kyron Shochat has it in print. During his senior year, the alumnus took his knowledge of digital art and started making prints, leading to the development of a full-fledged print shop. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Kyron Shochat built an art business after graduation, monetizing his political and patterned prints through platforms such as Etsy and markets such as the Melrose Trading Post. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)


PREPARE seeks to traverse barriers, connect undocumented immigrants to employers

PREPARE is making moves to advance opportunities for immigrant talent. Set to launch in November, the recruitment agency aims to bridge the gap between U.S.-based employers and undocumented professionals, said co-founder and fifth-year oceanic and atmospheric studies student Juan Maya Hernandez. Read more...

Photo: Student startup PREPARE, set to launch in November, aims to connect U.S.-based employers with undocumented professionals. Fifth-year oceanic and atmospheric studies student Juan Maya Hernandez said he founded the company after he realized the need for this link through his own personal experience. (Sandra Ocampo/Daily Bruin)




Q&A: Noah Kahan reflects upon his identity in sophomore album ‘I Was / I Am’

Noah Kahan is stepping back into the light. Set to release his sophomore album Friday, the indie artist said his record reckons with his identity after the COVID-19 pandemic’s forced slowdown. Read more...

Photo: Known for his storytelling and discussion of mental health issues, artist Noah Kahan is slated to release his sophomore album, “I Was / I Am,” on Friday. (Courtesy of Aysia Marotta)


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Rico Nasty to headline Bruin Bash with opening acts by Tkay Maidza, Yung Baby Tate

This post was updated Sept. 14 at 6:49 p.m. Bruin Bash is adding stars to the soundtrack of an otherworldly campus welcome. Three days after space-themed Instagram posts popped up on the accounts of UCLA Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs Commission, Bruin Bash has announced headliner Rico Nasty, preceded by Tkay Maidza and Yung Baby Tate, will open the returning musical student tradition. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

(Courtesy of Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)