What is hip-hop? What is freestyling? Watch to see what Versa-Style Dance Company’s Leigh “Breeze-lee” Foaad and Brandon “BeastBoi” Juezan have to say about these expressions of artforms through their dance, while discussing their experiences as members of the hip-hop community. Read more...
Arts, Interactive Page, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 25, 9:31 am
Hip-Hop in Motion
Contrary to its commercial image, hip-hop dance at its core is in no way, shape or form a mere dance routine. It is an embodied movement born out of both struggle and liberation. Read more...
Photo: (Biona Hui/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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February 24, 10:05 pm
Life and Hip-Hop: Rap artists’ tradition of repurposing existing tracks pushes genre forward
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...
Arts, Lifestyle
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February 24, 3:35 pm
Alumnae start podcast rooted in conversations about navigating post-grad life
Four alumnae who are learning how to tackle the challenges of post-graduation life are opening their circle to other “fronds” who may be encountering similar obstacles. Read more...
Photo: Launched by Andrea Manrique, Ashley Lanuza, Lilybeth Domingo and Gabriela Sarmiento, the “Growing with Fronds” podcast tackles the challenges of post-graduation life. (Photo by Ella Barnes/Daily Bruin, Photo illustration by Jaelyn Cruz/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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February 23, 5:55 pm
Book review: ‘A Court of Silver Flames’ tells magical story of journey to overcome challenges
“A Court of Silver Flames” is a mountain worth scaling. Released Feb. 16, Sarah J. Maas’ newest novel does not disappoint for those who have waited over a year for the first of a trilogy that follows the events of her No. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Bloomsbury Publishing)
Arts, Lifestyle
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February 23, 4:51 pm
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week aims to educate, spread hopeful messages
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know may have an eating disorder, consultation is available from the UCLA Eating Disorders Program by calling (310) 825-5730 or visiting nationaleatingdisorders.org for more resources. Read more...
Photo: (Nathan Koketsu/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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February 22, 2:51 pm
Movie review: Teeming with authenticity, ‘Nomadland’ explores widow’s journey of self-discovery
The ongoing search for home is explored in the wandering movements of American nomads. Available in select theaters and streaming through Hulu since Feb. 19, “Nomadland” tells the heartfelt story of a recently unemployed widow named Fern (Frances McDormand), who travels in her van across the American West and meets a diverse group of nomads along the way. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures)