Spring quarter may be the time of the year that best represents the postcard UCLA lifestyle. Shorts, tank tops and sun-drenched mischief energize the student body. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 1, 1:04 pm
Students and staff blend food with literature in annual Edible Book Festival
A television room with a revolving cookie bar and a chocolate river flowing from a bundt cake crafted by English graduate student Alethia Shih brought the dream world of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory” to life in Tuesday’s Edible Book Festival in Powell Library Rotunda. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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April 1, 8:06 am
UCLA grad student wins record single-game earnings on ‘Jeopardy’
What is “The Godfather”? On one hand, it’s the 1972 best picture Oscar winner that Rodney Dangerfield credits for inspiring his most famous line. On the other hand, it’s what UCLA graduate student Michael Bilow said to rake in $57,198 and grab a No. 3 spot on the list of all-time "Jeopardy!" highest one-day totals. Read more...
Photo: On Tuesday, UCLA graduate student Michael Bilow appeared on “Jeopardy!” and earned $57,198, contributing to his total winnings of $96,000 over the course of three episodes. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Campus, News, Theater & Fine Arts, Video
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April 1, 12:00 am
Powell Library hosts Edible Book Festival
Students, faculty and alumni gathered in Powell Library Tuesday afternoon to take a bite out of reading. Watch the video to see highlights from this year’s Edible Book Festival. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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April 1, 12:00 am
Album Review: ‘Carrie & Lowell’
Sufjan Stevens’ main musical projects come few and far between – only two appeared in the last decade: 2005’s state-centric “Illinois” and 2010’s electronically-minded “The Age of Adz.” But Stevens is no slacker, as shown by his expansive output of work in between studio albums, including rap collaborations, movie soundtracks and a few Christmas CDs. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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April 1, 12:00 am
UCLA alumna showcases original mouthwatering creations on YouTube
On a regular weekday, alumna Izzah Khan sits in front of a computer at her day job in risk management, but cooking, baking and filming for her YouTube channel, “Rookie with a Cookie,” fill her weekends. Read more...
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Arts, Film & TV
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April 1, 12:00 am
Spring Film Preview 2015
With the exception of “American Sniper,” there haven’t been many critically acclaimed movies since January. However, these next two-and-a-half months look bright as the winter and spring movies transition into summer blockbusters. Read more...
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