The success of any notable story hinges on the protagonist. It’s easy to fall in love with Wonder Woman and Katniss Everdeen or any run-of-the-mill “hero” designed to play on heroic values in spite of some humanizing shortcoming. Read more...
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China reformed its one-child policy in 2016 after its 37-year tenure, but Hanxiong Bo said children will carry the burdens of this restrictive policy for a lifetime. Read more...
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Raising a kid takes a different kind of superhero altogether. In “Raising Dion,” that superhero is Nicole, a single mother who has to contend with her son Dion’s newfound powers and consider how best to keep him safe. Read more...
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Visitors are greeted with a wall of the faces of 130 HIV-positive people at the Fowler Museum at UCLA’s newest installment. The “Through Positive Eyes” exhibit will be on display at the Fowler through Feb. Read more...
Photo: The Fowler Museum’s exhibit “Through Positive Eyes” features live story telling and art done by people who are HIV-positive. David Gere, a professor in the World Arts and Cultures department, said giving the HIV-positive people the power to create their own art makes it more meaningful, as they can project their own experiences into their work rather than relying on others. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)
Alden Kramer and Presley Campbell filled the empty space in their Rieber dorm room with sewing machines. Having met as roommates, the two second-years spent much of their free time visiting local thrift shops. Read more...
Photo: Second years Alden Kramer and Presley Campbell founded an affordable and sustainable clothing brand CAMPBELL&KRAMER in May. Some of their collections feature game-day gear from thrift stores that they use to turn into a revamped, vintage look. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)
Television has become one of the most effective ways to incite social change, and Jeff Werner said Netflix’s “Unbelievable” is calling for the public to start believing women. Read more...
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Susan Sontag took on writing and activism in the 20th century and continues her legacy through the archives at UCLA. An archive of Sontag’s work and belongings is housed in the Charles E. Read more...
Photo: Benjamin Moser covers the life of writer and activist Susan Sontag in his biography, “Sontag: Her Life and Work.” Moser said the book focuses mainly on Sontag’s life and views on 20th-century issues. (Courtesy of Benjamin Moser)
