Monday, February 16

UCLA Hillel’s winter exhibition displays art that tells powerful stories

Mark Strickland’s artwork looks global conflict directly in the eye. Instead of shying away from pain and suffering, the alumnus said he utilizes his emotional responses to such events to inspire his artwork. Read more...

Photo: Mark Strickland is among the artists whose work is featured in UCLA Hillel’s winter exhibition. He said his portion of the exhibit explores the human condition through the connections between heaven and hell as well as between fear and desire to show the good and bad sides of humanity. (Courtesy of Ivan Mejia)


Producer’s resourcefulness brings UCLA student films to life

For new producers working on multiple passion projects, a combination of location and connections can make or break your career, said ZhiQi Yeo. Yeo, who is currently a producer for three graduate student films at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, said she came upon this position through her friends at UCLA. Read more...

Photo: ZhiQi Yeo is currently a producer for three graduate student films at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, focusing on her time management. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA student brings her makeup services to wherever her clients are

Whether in a home or dormitory, Leilani Fu’Qua takes her makeup service to the clients themselves. In eighth grade, one of Fu’Qua’s peers mocked her light eyebrow appearance, said the first-year political science and communication student. Read more...

Photo: First-year communication and political science student Leilani Fu’Qua runs her own makeup business, creating different looks for her clients for occasions ranging from games to proms. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin staff)


‘Party of Five’ season 1 review – episode 5: ‘Rafa’

Warning: spoilers ahead. Inheriting parenthood overnight finally gets the best of Emilio this week. The fifth episode of “Party of Five,” titled “Rafa,” revolves around the youngest Acosta, who suffers from lead poisoning in the wake of chewing the paint off an old crib, honing in on the resulting toil the family is burdened with. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Erin Simkin/Freeform)


Music supervisor to discuss business side of sound in film and TV production

Anyone who’s added music to their Instagram story has acted as a music supervisor, Ryan Svendsen said. Svendsen, the head of music at Millennium Media, will be a guest panelist at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s “Sounds of the Scene: The Art of Music Supervision” discussion Saturday. Read more...

Photo: The head of music at Millennium Media, Ryan Svendsen, will be a guest panelist at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s “Sounds of the Scene: The Art of Music Supervision” discussion Saturday. The panel will explore the world of music supervision, and the alumni guests will share their own experiences within the industry. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin staff)


Event to showcase student skills through art exhibit, performative dances

“Wacsmash 2020: Systems and Self” offers a glimpse into students’ lives in the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance. Jordan Goheen, one of the show’s producers, said this year’s Wacsmash will feature a selection of dances along with an art exhibit in the following room – both presenting work entirely done by students. Read more...

Photo: “Wacsmash 2020: Systems and Self,” taking place Friday and Saturday, aims to provide a location for students across various mediums to showcase their talents. This year, the event features both dances and an art exhibition, and aims to encourage more interdisciplinary collaboration. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)


Alumna opens discussion on homelessness in self-published children’s books

Alumna Angela Sanchez tackled the obstacles of high school while experiencing homelessness. After her father was unable to pay rent in 2007, he and Sanchez were evicted from their home when she was only 16. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Angela Sanchez wrote a children’s book entitled “Scruffy and the Egg” in 2017 and the sequel, “Scruffy and the Egg: Adventures on the Road,” in 2019. The books are based on stories she and her father shared while they were homeless during her high school years. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)