Fae Myenne Ng hit the literary nail on the head with her profound words at the Hammer Museum. Ng is a bestselling author and PEN/Faulkner Fiction finalist for her novel, “Bone.” Her other book, “Steer Toward Rock,” won her the American Book Award in 2008. Read more...
Photo: Fae Myenne Ng is pictured speaking to her audience. Ng presented her latest memoir, “Orphan Bachelors,” at the Hammer Museum. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
This post was updated June 1 at 11:36 p.m. Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated that 13 acts and the comedy troupe Company were meant to participate in Spring Sing. Read more...
Photo: An illustrated title reads “Spring Sing 2024” in airy lettering atop an image of empty seats at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The 79th annual performance was moved to an online livestream, which remains available to stream on the UCLASpringSing YouTube channel. (Photo by Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin staff)
Julianna Shimabukuro is giving people a taste of California. The fourth-year psychobiology student said she has a strong passion for food that has accompanied her throughout her life. Read more...
Photo: Julianna Shimabukuro poses in front of a restaurant, writing a review. She hopes her reviews help people decide on meal options. (Nina Schmidt/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 30 at 5:20 p.m. As the credits roll on their undergraduate careers, UCLA’s graduating class of actors bring their talents to the spotlight. Read more...
Photo: 19 theater students sit in anticipation of their showcase May 30. Eager to enter the professional realm, the students prepared a collection of their best work. (Courtesy of Yua Wantanabe)
Through labor and laughter, Mehr Juneja is redefining representation in comedy. Recent alumnus Juneja is a self-made comedian and the producer and co-founder of the Los Angeles based comedy show “Imposter Syndrome.” Juneja said “Imposter Syndrome” seeks to highlight historically underrepresented voices and those whose identities are often used as targets in comedic spaces. Read more...
Photo: Mehr Juneja pictured performing her standup comedy show “Imposter Syndrome.” The production seeks to give a platform to underrepresented voices. (Courtesy of Mehr Juneja)
This was updated June 30 at 7:23 p.m. 626 Hospitality Group is healing cultural divides with its frozen treats. Based in Arcadia, California, the soft serve shop aims to bring Asian flavors to the forefront while redefining the meaning of hospitality. Read more...
Photo: Co-founders Waldo Yan (left) and Amber Tan (right) pose for their portrait. 626 Hospitality Group aims to blend Asian culture with frozen dessert. (Courtesy of Jung Euy Park)
With a weekend full of events and themes born out of Hollywood culture, Bruin Bhangra is much more than a dance competition. Held annually, Bruin Bhangra is one of the largest Indian dance competitions in the United States, said Mehma Jolly, a third-year human biology and society student and the team’s co-president. Read more...
Photo: Bruin Bhangra dancers leap synchronously during a performance. Sharing a name with its student organization, “Bruin Bhangra XXIV” will take place this weekend in downtown Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Simirthi Kaur Photography)
