Wedged in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, UCLA students have no shortage of places to shop for clothes. However, high price tags can limit shopping options for students on a college budget. Read more...
Photo: (Photo by Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin, photo illustration by LeAnn Woo/Graphics editor)
The name for Monica Payne’s latest project came to her while reading a Polish poem with imagery of clouds and skies. The phrase “Into the Empty Sky” popped into her head as she read poetry that took on the viewpoint of the clouds floating over humanity. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna and theater lecturer Monica Payne directed the play, “Into the Empty Sky,” which opens at Chicago’s Trap Door Theatre on Thursday. (Courtesy of Bob Turton)
Stephanie Allain worked as a studio executive at Columbia Pictures for seven years. But when she entered the conference room at work, people asked her to bring them coffee as if she were an assistant. Read more...
Photo: Stephanie Allain, who previously taught producing at UCLA Extension, is an executive producer of the Netlix series “Dear White People,” which was filmed in multiple locations on the UCLA campus. (Adam Rose/Netflix)
In “On the Rise,” the Daily Bruin profiles up-and-coming musicians in Los Angeles. Though our subjects do not necessarily have direct connections with UCLA, they are artists who have brought their sounds to Los Angeles and have taken advantage of opportunities within the city’s thriving music scene. Read more...
Photo: Brothers Michael and Kyle Trewartha produce music together under the name “Grey.” They created the single “Starving” with Hailee Steinfeld and Zedd last year and will be performing at the Avalon in Hollywood on Friday. (Anisha Joshi/Daily Bruin)
Last year’s Kanye Western party and last week’s gang sign photo leak provide reminders that racism is still present at UCLA. Like many colleges, UCLA prides itself on its diversity and inclusivity, yet faces constant reminders of inequality and intolerance. Read more...
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Vinyl has spun back into relevance. Sales of vinyls in the United States generally declined after 1979, but in the past 11 years they’ve grown in popularity again, according to Nielsen Music. Read more...
Photo: The Record Collector (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo Editor)
Los Angeles brings together cultures and cuisine from all around the world. The city’s markets and restaurants offer menus that may be a little different from the typical dining hall menu. Read more...
Photo: The meat of the durian fruit comes in yellow pods, which have a light, crispy outer skin and a gooey inside. Durian is sold at the Seafood City supermarket for $15. (Hannah Johnson/Daily Bruin)
