Thursday, June 26

Professors 101: Jennifer Jay motivates students to combat environmental, sustainability issues

UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer. Read more...

Photo: Civil and environmental engineering professor Jennifer Jay has been teaching and researching at UCLA for the last 18 years. Along with conducting her own research on antibiotic resistance and how food systems affect the environment, she also finds fulfillment while advising her students with their work relating to sustainability. (Michael Vigman/Daily Bruin)


Student releases studio single following success of musical content on TikTok

Jonathan Tsai is proving that a minute on TikTok is more than enough to make meaningful music. Using the stage name Mad Tsai, the second-year English and music history and industry student has been able to accumulate nearly 1 million followers and 20 million likes on his TikTok account through his music and comedy videos. Read more...

Photo: Musician and second-year English and music history and industry student Jonathan Tsai released his first studio-produced single “Boy Bi” on Dec. 3. Tsai first posted the original, acoustic version of the song on TikTok, on which he has almost 1 million followers. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)


Alumnus dishes on unexpected culinary career after following a pre-med track at UCLA

David Kianmahd never anticipated a career in the culinary industry. The UCLA alumnus said he actually spent much of his time in college preparing for medical school. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus David Kianmahd originally planned a career in medicine and nutrition but has now spent over a decade as a chef and restaurant manager after following his passions in cooking. From attending culinary school in New York City to managing Violet Bistro in Westwood Village, Kianmahd said he is now in the beginning stages of opening his own business in the food industry. (Kristin Pischel/Daily Bruin)


Life and Hip-Hop: Young artists discuss impacts of social media on music journeys

The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical sub-genres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...

Photo: The next generation of hip-hop artists is looking to break into the industry. However, they are also seeking to break industry molds of how a typical hip-hop artist should behave. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)


Undergraduate art students post projects to Instagram page in virtual exhibition

The UCLA Department of Art’s Little Gallery seems to affirm that the show must go on – even if that means moving to Instagram. Established in 1997, the Little Gallery exhibits artwork by undergraduate students and typically shows at the Broad Art Center. Read more...

Photo: Like many events of 2020, UCLA’s Little Gallery is moving online. But rather than relying on Zoom links, co-director of the project and Photography Lab Area Supervisor Valerie Green said the experience has shifted entirely to Instagram. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


Identical twin sisters double as bandmates in musical group Braemore

The Adams twins are proving to the alternative pop world that two is better than one. Identical twins and alumnae April and Taylor Adams have been performing since the age of 13. Read more...

Photo: Alumnae and twins April and Taylor Adams are the frontwomen of alternative pop band Braemore. The two have been making music together since they were little and are currently working on writing new songs. (Anna Syed/Daily Bruin)