Saturday, June 28


Why Community College page questions stereotypes, fosters friendly community

Why Community College’s purpose is in its name. Created by fourth-year psychology student Nicole Fonacier, Why Community College is a social media page that seeks to support community college students who are looking to transfer to a four-year university, as well as offer advice to students considering attending community college. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year psychology student Nicole Fonacier founded Why Community College, a social media page that seeks to support community college students who are looking to transfer to a four-year university, as well as offer advice to students considering attending community college. She said the page’s goal is to empower transfer students by shedding a more positive and accurate light on their experiences, while debunking the harmful stereotypes of community college in the process. (Medha Vallurupalli/Daily Bruin)



Album review: Quinn XCII’s risks pay off in self-reflective and exploratory 3rd studio album

A journal entry on young love and spontaneity, Quinn XCII’s “A Letter to My Younger Self” successfully takes risks to develop a robust soundscape. Playing on his established pop, hip-hop, electronic and soul roots, Quinn XCII weaves in power ballads and rhythmic rap verses in his thematically cohesive third studio album. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Columbia Records)


‘The Claudia Kishi Club’ explores cultural impact of Asian American representation

“The Claudia Kishi Club” is meant to feel like a sleepover with your best friends. The short documentary features a range of Asian American creators discussing their love for the titular Claudia Kishi, a character from the book series “The Baby-Sitters Club” and one of the few Asian American pop culture representations from the ’80s and ’90s. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Netflix)



Hammer Museum moves meditations to Zoom, sees attendance spike in stressful times

Mindful awareness meditation sessions at the Hammer Museum are like an oasis in the middle of the busy city. In partnership with UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, the Hammer Museum currently offers weekly meditation sessions to the general public at no cost. Read more...

Photo: The Hammer Museum’s weekly mindful awareness meditation sessions teach attendees to approach their life with openness and curiosity, all the while developing compassion for themselves and others. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)