Thursday, February 12

‘The Big Embrace’ installation opens in person with physically engaging theme

Curatorial collective Durden and Ray is embracing viewers back in person. Alumnus Rebecca Niederlander is among the three artists invited to install site-specific work by Durden and Ray, a 24-member collective which collaborates with galleries internationally. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Rebecca Niederlander’s piece “Wald-en” is part of a site-specific installation at collective Durden and Ray. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)


Restaurant review: Primo’s Donuts caters to its college audience, diverse options sweeten experience

This post was updated Sept. 22 at 10:45 p.m. Primo’s Donuts proves the tastiest ideas can be found inside the box. Founded in 1956, the Los Angeles-based doughnut shop opened its Westwood location on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Primo’s Donuts opened its Westwood location on Sept 18, replacing the corner lot on Weyburn Avenue that was previously occupied by Stan’s Donuts. Offering classic raised donuts and crowd favorite buttermilk bites, the shop provides an updated take on a timeless staple. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)


Bruin Bash 2021 shines with stellar performances from Rico Nasty, opening artists

This post was updated Sept. 22 at 10:32 p.m. Bruin Bash launched students into another dimension following a year of navigating rocky terrain. Turf-covered tennis courts served as the dance floor for the annual event, with the Los Angeles Tennis Center’s scoreboard transformed into a space-themed display. Read more...

Photo: Bruin Bash returned to its in-person format with a star-studded lineup headlined by hip-hop artist Rico Nasty. (Chelsea Westman/Daily Bruin)


73rd Primetime Emmy Awards embraces spirit of community, celebration

Kicking off the fall season in elegant black and gold, this year’s Emmy Awards brought an air of celebration to small screens far and wide. Relocated from the usual Microsoft Theater venue for the second year in a row, this year’s 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the L.A. Read more...

Photo: The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated community and uplifting spirits. Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series was won by writers (left to right) Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs of HBO Max’s “Hacks.” The award was presented by the main cast of “Schitt’s Creek,” including Catherine O’Hara (right). (Courtesy of Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)


Concert review: Glass Animals brings epic visuals, electrifies audience on ‘Dreamland Tour’

Glass Animals wields more than just heat waves – they’ve harnessed a tsunami of zeal. Performing Saturday at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, British psychedelic pop band Glass Animals rocked the iconic venue with enough bravado to wake the dead. Read more...

Photo: Glass Animals played at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday night for a stop on their “Dreamland Tour,” with vivid lights and bright backdrops. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin)



Student-made short film addresses Asian American mental health, family dynamics

In the same way that iridescent colors shift in the light, “Iridescence” is shimmering with meaning. The student-made short film, which is currently in postproduction, follows the life of an 18-year-old budding artist named Christian (Patrick Zhang) as he experiences his first panic attack amid the stress of college applications. Read more...

Photo: “Iridescence” seeks to destigmatize the topic of mental health in the Asian American community. The student-made film follows a young artist’s journey expressing himself through his work as he simultaneously works to better understand his family. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)