Too many people, too little space. When it comes to dance groups on campus this is an all too familiar phrase. The limited dance space on campus has lead to many dance groups to end up practicing in subpar locations around campus that not only make rehearsals difficult but also can be major safety hazards. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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December 2, 3:23 pm
‘Bodies & Nutella’ exposes relationship between indulgence, necessity
Vy Giap had globs of Nutella in her hair that left tracks on her shoulders. As she spun around laughing, she then pasted a handful of the hazelnut chocolate spread on another student’s bare stomach. Read more...
Photo: Indulge in Design, a new design-centric club on campus, hosted “Bodies & Nutella” Tuesday evening in Broad Art Center. The event comprised a photo shoot of club members and their friends painting Nutella over each other’s bodies to learn about indulgence in food and society. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Lifestyle
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November 29, 11:59 pm
LA Zoo Lights pays tribute to city’s history, animal conservation
For a limited time, a glowing 100-foot pink snake is one of the reptiles guests can find at the Los Angeles Zoo. The decorative light-up snake and other similar attractions will be showcased at L.A. Read more...
Photo: L.A. Zoo Lights is a decorative light show that features glowing statues of animals such as elephants, a 100-foot pink snake and light-up monkeys hanging from trees and ropes. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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November 29, 11:52 pm
Roaring ’90s: Coldplay bridges pop, alternative rock, possibly releasing last album
The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...
Photo: Since its debut in the late ’90s, Coldplay has fallen into the trap of being mislabeled as an alternative rock band. The band’s meditative, simplistic melodies and music are more reminiscent of pop and will be featured in its allegedly final album, “A Head Full of Stars,” out Friday. (Courtesy of Dean Chalkley and Getty Images)
Arts, Film & TV
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November 29, 11:44 pm
Movie Review: ‘The Danish Girl’
The story of Lili Elbe, one of the first known patients to undergo sexual reassignment surgery, was never going to be an easy one to bring to the screen. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Focus Features)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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November 26, 5:25 pm
To View or Not to View: ‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘Agent Carter’
In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...
Photo: One of Marvel’s female-led television shows, “Jessica Jones,” resembles film noir. (Courtesy of Netflix)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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November 25, 3:25 am
UCLA student tour guides at Hammer lead ‘conversation’ between art
A crowd of 13 spectators huddled around a painting, Njideka Akunyili Crosby’s “And We Begin to Let Go,” hung on the dimly lit wall of the Hammer gallery. Read more...
Photo: Hammer Museum student educators and UCLA students Audrey Brown (left), Martin Spasov (center) and Weiwen Balter (right) lead “conversations” between two artworks in the Art in Conversation program on Sundays. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)