“Rampage” at least lives up to its title. The science fiction action film displays seemingly endless scenes of gigantic animals destroying buildings, planes and everything else in their paths. Read more...
Photo: (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts, Video
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April 12, 1:35 pm
Underground artists: Graphic design with Justin Ma
This post was updated April 13 at 1:52 p.m. Justin Ma, a second-year computer science student and creator of the original graphic tee brand Ink Mas, shares his journey of exploring and developing his interest in graphic design. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 11, 11:15 pm
Screening Science: The curious genetic improbabilities of George, giant gorilla of ‘Rampage’
An albino gorilla the size of a building tears through downtown while a pool-sized flying wolf glides between skyscrapers – how did an ordinary day become filled with monsters? Read more...
Photo: (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 11, 11:10 pm
‘The Dark Spring’ shows alumna’s view on life, death and their connections
Spring often signifies growth and new life, but Kate Parsons sees natural cycles of death and rebirth instead. The design media arts alumna received a grant from the Pasadena Art Alliance in February, which helped fund her latest exhibition, “The Dark Spring,” in which she features video art, a virtual reality experience and a floral installation. Read more...
Photo: Design media arts alumna Kate Parsons will debut her latest exhibition, “The Dark Spring,” on April 14 at the Coaxial Arts Foundation in Downtown Los Angeles. The exhibit will feature video art, a virtual reality experience and a floral installation. (Courtesy of Nichole Gawalis)
Arts, Lifestyle
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April 11, 11:01 pm
Hot Seat Club grills participants without heat or pressure
The Hot Seat Club has no rules or obligations besides confidentiality, a condition Angelo Pacumio said is key to its success. Every week, members of the Hot Seat Club gather in Franz Hall and sit in a circle of chairs until someone steps forward to be in the “hot seat.” After someone volunteers, all other members focus their attention on the individual and ask any questions they wish, although no answers are required. Read more...
Photo: (left to right) Robert Valencia, a third-year neuroscience student, Angelo Pacumio, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student, and Jason Gong, a third-year psychobiology student, discuss ways in which to involve a greater amount of the student body in hot seat conversations. Utilizing pointed questions directed toward a single volunteer, the Hot Seat Club seeks to promote empathy and understanding among the individuals present. (Rachel Hefner/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Lifestyle
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April 10, 9:58 pm
UCLA alumna produces artistic cakes, pastries for LA-based brand
Alumna Heather Wong used to dream of attending art school but ended up creating art with food instead. Her artistic interests resulted in Scootabaker, Wong’s Los Angeles-based brand that offers customizable desserts, namely grand cakes and miniature pastries. Read more...
Photo: (Claire Sun/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 10, 9:20 pm
UCLA directing student plays with convention in Russian tragicomedy
A description from a Chinese poem helped inspire Charles S.C. Jin’s production of a classic Russian play. The story of a man drinking with the company of the moon and his shadow, evoking loneliness through just three images, influenced how his play could convey universal emotions through simple forms. Read more...
Photo: Charles S.C. Jin, a graduate directing student is directing a production of Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya,” which will run from Friday through Tuesday at UCLA’s Little Theater. (Quanzhao “Ari” He/Daily Bruin)