Tuesday, June 30

Q&A: Lecturer Jeffrey Jampol discusses course, joining music industry

UCLA music lecturer Jeffrey Jampol has worked in the music industry for more than four decades and has spent 15 years developing and fine-tuning his course, “Music Business Now.” From watching the Sex Pistols at Winterland in 1978 to founding his own music-oriented JAM, Inc., he gained industry experience and connections which he now seeks to share with his students. Read more...

Photo: UCLA music lecturer Jeffrey Jampol created his course, “Music Business Now,” that focuses on finding success in the music industry. Producer Clive Davis will speak as a guest lecturer for the course on April 8. (Herb Alpert School of Music)


Geek Week takes UCLA

Discover a Triceratops, Spider-Man, the DeLorean and more at UCLA Geek Week. The imaginative fantasy is epitomized on Bruin Walk with a colorful array of costumes, vehicles and props. Read more...

Photo: (Vikram Kumar/Daily Bruin)


Spring Music Preview 2015

This spring holds not only Spring Sing and JazzReggae Festival but also the releases of new music from indie favorites Sufjan Stevens and Passion Pit, to JazzReggae Festival headliner Wale. Read more...


Q&A: Writers discuss new Comedy Central television series, rise in industry

“Big Time in Hollywood, FL” is a new Comedy Central television show detailing the struggles of two delusional 20-something filmmaker brothers as they try to get famous posting online videos against the humid backdrop of south Florida. Read more...

Photo: On Tuesday, the Campus Events Commission will host writers and comedians Alex Anfanger (left) and Dan Schimpf (right) to preview their new Comedy Central television show, “Big Time in Hollywood, FL.” (Courtesy of Jesse Grant)


Bruin grows business of handmade hair care products

When the average hair care product wasn’t able to provide the desired shine and texture in her hair, Marika Straughter made the decision three years ago to take matters into her own hands. Read more...

Photo: Urban education graduate student Marika Straughter began making her own hair care products three years ago and recently launched her own company, EbonyCoilyGal. Straughter is currently working on expanding her company’s marketing presence and sales. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Unsung Heroes: Captain Marvel rises as feminist superhero through modern updates

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: Carol Danvers first debuted as Ms. Marvel in the 1960s, before being updated as Captain Marvel in 2012. As a member of the Avengers, Danvers has emerged as a feminist superhero. (Marvel Comics)


Spring 2015 TV preview

With spring comes tax season, spring cleaning and allergies, but thankfully, each spring also brings an influx of TV premieres encompassing new shows and old favorites. Read more...

Photo: Charlie Cox stars in the Netflix Original Series “Marvel’s Daredevil.” Photo: Barry Wetcher © 2014 Netflix, Inc. All Rights Reserved.