The short film “Jane” may be set in 1969, but its depiction of the difficulties of obtaining an abortion remains relevant today. Written and directed by UCLA alumna Natalija Vekic, the film premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival in early October, but its topics gained national attention during the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. Read more...
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Food has become more than just fuel – alongside nourishing our bodies, it taps into our emotions and can infiltrate our minds. In a country known for its freedom, columnist Zinnia Finn will explore the extent to which American culture is tethered to food and the depths to which we each experience this relationship in everyday life. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 29 at 3:24 p.m. With colorful choreography, dancers shine a celebratory light on death. Grupo Folklórico de UCLA will release an online video showcasing their annual Día de los Muertos celebration in December, after finishing filming the production Nov. Read more...
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Warning: spoilers ahead. Mando and The Child return to where it all began. With Chapter 11 leaving off after Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff) tells Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) to take The Child to the Jedi Ahsoka Tano, Mando proceeds to seek help from some old allies in the fourth installment of the second season of “The Mandalorian.” While this episode does not follow Djarin on his journey to find Ahsoka Tano, its content remains essential to the main storyline. Read more...
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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 subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
Photo: Hip-hop has a large impact on fashion, as clothing styles and brands mentioned in songs often find themselves on the streets after. Certain hip-hop-influenced styles like streetwear, as modeled by third-year student Ava Brock, are now seen on runways. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
BTS is writing a vulnerable, yet hopeful love letter to the world with “BE.” Soaring off record-setting success from their hit, “Dynamite,” BTS has delivered beautifully upon monthlong promises for an introspective and quarantine-driven collection of songs. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 21 at 11:18 a.m. Odalys and Yarely Cuevas are hand-pouring fragrance oils and familial meaning into each CANDE candle. Odalys Cuevas, a fourth-year biology student, and her younger sister Yarely Cuevas, a second-year pre-nursing student at UCSD, created the Instagram-based candle company @candecandles in July. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year biology student Odalys Cuevas co-founded the Instagram-based candle business, CANDE Candles, with her sister Yarely Cuevas in July. She said their connection to their family has manifested in multiple aspects of the brand, including its logo, various scent combinations and its name. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff)
