Saturday, February 21

UCLA punk conference to focus on experiences of marginalized groups

Candace Hansen and Kristie Valdéz-Guillén unknowingly attended the same punk rock concert 10 years ago – now, they’re organizing a UCLA punk conference together. Jessica Schwartz, assistant professor of musicology and the conference organizer, said its theme – exploring the convergence of punk culture and archival studies – will show how punk music historically disrupted the status quo set in place by people in power. Read more...

Photo: Students are organizing a UCLA punk conference that will explore the convergence of punk culture and archival studies. Jessica Schwartz, assistant professor of musicology and the conference organizer, said the conference will show how punk music historically disrupted the status quo set in place by people in power. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)



Q&A: UCLA Extension alum talks journey to becoming Hollywood screenwriter

Dorothy Blyskal’s first job in the film industry was working as a production assistant on Clint Eastwood’s 2016 film “Sully.” Now, the UCLA Extension alumna is the screenwriter for Eastwood’s latest film, “The 15:17 to Paris,” which will be in wide release Friday. Read more...

Photo: Dorothy Blyskal, a UCLA Extension alumna, is the screenwriter for Clint Eastwood’s upcoming film, “The 15:17 to Paris.” Blyskal first began her film career as a production assistant on Eastwood’s 2016 film “Sully.” (Photo courtesy of Kevin Kielty)


’14th Annual All-Star Concert’ to showcase student performances alongside orchestra

Irina Bazik and Sophia Su both auditioned for the “14th Annual All-Star Concert” on their birthdays. The next day, they found out they were selected to perform pieces in front of the UCLA Philharmonia. Read more...

Photo: Irina Bazik, a doctoral student in music, will perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11. Bazik said the piece was specifically composed for a piano to play in front of an orchestra. (Chengcheng Zhang/Daily Bruin)


Women comics break the conventions of comedy genre at ‘Ladies’ Night’

Three women impatiently waited in line for a bathroom at Chili’s, and in the midst of their distress and shared pains, forged a strong bond – except one of them wasn’t there for the bathroom at all. Read more...

Photo: Javay Frye first performed at the comedy show “Ladies’ Night” in September. She said a mostly female cast and audience allows her to talk about topics pertaining to womanhood amongst other women. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin)



Show to promote sexuality, educate students through skits, songs

UCLA Sex Squad members will dance, sing and roll condoms on foam fingers in their upcoming show “ForePLAY.” The undergraduate sexual health performance group will debut a set of educational skits in its show “ForePLAY” in Kaufman Hall on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Members of the UCLA Sex Squad will use humor, dance and song to talk about sexual health for their upcoming show “ForePLAY.” The musical number “Condón Puesto” will demonstrate how to put on condoms in preparation for safe sex. (Chengcheng Zhang/Daily Bruin)