Sunday, June 21

Concert review: J Balvin’s ‘Vibras Tour’ thrives with extravagant visuals, exuberant energy

J Balvin’s second Los Angeles show kicked off with a few rules – dance, take photos, make friends with the dinosaurs walking the audience, and throw your lingerie onto the stage when you’re feeling frisky. Read more...

Photo: J Balvin performed at The Forum on Sunday night with backup dinosaurs and a large T. rex. The visuals were a reference to his tour artwork and merchandise for the “Vibras Tour.” (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Alumna-owned beauty company spreads Indian concepts of mind-body wellness

Shrankhla Holecek’s products for her brand stem from formulas that have existed for over 800 years. Founded in 2016, Holecek said Uma Oils revitalizes skin care and wellness through the principles of Ayurveda, a system of medicine unique to India. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Shrankhla Holecek created Uma Oils, a beauty and wellness brand that incorporates the principles of Ayurveda. Ayurveda, a plant-based system of medicine unique to India ascribes practical lifestyle and diet guidelines to maintain optimal beauty and health, Holecek said. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)



Alum travels back to his hometown for short film about childhood, trauma

The lead actor in Kris Wilson’s film wanted to know more about the backstory of his character. Wilson explained that his character Prince’s life was difficult in part because his father was in jail. Read more...

Photo: Kris Wilson returned to his hometown in Pennsylvania to create his film “Smell of Summer,” which follows young African-American boys who witness a shooting. Wilson aimed to recreate his happy memories alongside the realities of prejudice. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin staff)


Alumna at UCLA Health encourages Instagram followers to reckon with failure

Miki Rai uploaded an Instagram post after a 12-hour hospital shift, with no intention of going viral. The post – a photo of Rai and three of her classmates standing in scrubs in front of a hospital – gained momentum on Instagram, earning her 1,000 followers. Read more...

Photo: Miki Rai, a nursing school alumna, documents her experiences in health care on her Instagram account. Rai said she hopes to preach perseverance to her followers by openly discussing her highs and lows. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA music school admin to speak on Orwellian power of streaming industry

Music streaming services like Spotify are watching you. With the ability to ascertain consumers’ activities based on time of day and type of music, streaming companies know about the granular data of their customers, from when they exercise to when they sleep, said Gigi Johnson. Read more...

Photo: Professor Gigi Johnson’s research into streaming and playlists landed her the opportunity to speak at an upcoming conference in Germany. She said streaming services collect information on their users based on playlists, providing individualized ads. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Alumna runs custom clay jewelry business through instagram DMs

Hannah Rexinger took great interest in the homemade necklaces she saw while shopping at the Rose Bowl Flea Market. The very next day, the UCLA alumna set out to create her own brand of handmade jewelry – earrings made from clay. Read more...

Photo: Hannah Rexinger created her brand Linden Avenue, where she sells handcrafted earrings through Instagram, in July. The UCLA alumna said she often designs her earrings based on client requests, sometimes adding the requested designs to the brand’s inventory. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)