Saturday, February 21

Design media arts students display artwork inspired by prefix

Three letters and a hyphen inspired a 27-artist exhibit. Undergraduate design media arts students will display their artistic interpretations of the prefix “dis-” at the New Wight Gallery on Thursday. Read more...

Photo: Matea Friend, a fifth-year design media arts student, explores how time affects identity in their video installation titled “Tempus Fugit.” Friend asked subjects, ranging in age from five to 75 years old, to define universal concepts like beauty and failure. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)



Lessons in Laughter: Comedians showcase improv at Winter Welcome Comedy Show

Student comics at the Winter Welcome Comedy Show joked about New Years’ resolutions, college and self-identity. “Everything I want to do this year makes me an objectively worse person,” said Pippa Spindel, a second-year cognitive science student who performed during the show. Read more...

Photo: Third-year theater students Cory Peter Lane, Hunter Saling and Jeremy Elder (left to right), who perform in the comedy group Business Casual, showcase their signature pose. The group got its name when they first performed together in dress shirts and ties after going to the show following a networking event on campus. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)



Second Take: Local food chains’ new menu additions add interesting twists on classics

Fast food establishments around UCLA and Westwood have been adding new items to their menus this winter. From In-N-Out Burger’s hot cocoa to Taco Bell’s $1 Nacho Fries, menu updates provide tasty new treats at familiar eateries. Read more...

Photo: Earlier this month Chick Filet added guacamole to its menu. The creamy texture pairs nicely with Chick-fil-A favorites, including chicken sandwiches, nuggets and waffle potato fries (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin)



Stress Less: Painting can help students brush up on how to relax from school life

Alissa Evans’ experience with stress stems primarily from her inability to definitively choose a major, a recently received D that taints her otherwise mediocre GPA and her complete and utter confusion regarding the abstract concept commonly referred to as her “future.” In the midst of a mid-college crisis, the Daily Bruin columnist decided to try a different stress-relieving activity every other week of winter quarter and chronicled her quest for mental homeostasis in Stress Less. Read more...

Photo: Alissa Evans, a second-year cognitive science student, tried painting as a way to reduce stress. She painted a mountain landscape at night and a sunset on canvas and canvas paper respectively. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin)