The film “Dear White People” delves into the notion of institutionalized racism through the lens of four black students in a fictional Ivy League college, Winchester University. Read more...
Photo: Tessa Thompson plays Samantha White, a film production student of mixed race at the fictional Ivy Leagye, Winchester University, in the film “Dear White People,” which will be screened at Melnitz Hall Wednesday. (Courtesy of Ashley Nguyen)
The sky is dark blue, mixed with bright pink – almost the color of a television tuned to a dead channel. The player walks around as giant heads burst from a neon landscape. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year Design | Media Arts student Philip Scott will lecture on “game poems” on Thursday, focusing on the long history and relationship between poetry and video games. In contrast to video games, game poems are small, focused experiences, each only a few minutes long. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. Read more...
Photo: Angela originally debuted in the Image Comics series “Spawn,” but is now a part of the Marvel Universe after co-creator Neil Gaiman sold the rights to Marvel. (Marvel Comics)
Photographer Richard Ross spoke about his art in front of world arts and cultures/dance professor Peter Sellars’ students two years ago. For Sellars and many others, Ross’ work has sparked a series of conversations about criminal injustice in America. Read more...
Photo: On Wednesday, professor Peter Sellars will host a discussion with photographer Richard Ross about his Juvenile in Justice project and creating art that sparks a conversation. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)
At 3 years old, UCLA alumnus Julian Le began playing classical piano under the guidance of his parents. From then on, he played the instrument regularly, garnering gigs at churches and with his band around Los Angeles throughout his college career. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Julian Le transitioned from his roots as a classical child pianist to joining opener Jhené Aiko’s band for J. Cole’s European summer tour in May. (Julie Song/Daily Bruin)
He was the oldest person at the YouTube Web series workshop by at least 30 years. He said he only understood one in four words used, and he said it was thrilling. Read more...
Photo: (Madeleine Isaacs/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The ColCoa French Film Festival, now in its 19th year, gives the City of Angels a glimpse into the film work of the City of Lights. Read more...
