Friday, July 3

Up Next: ‘BoJack Horseman’ uses freedom of web format better than ‘The Awesomes’

The rise of original online programming has revolutionized the way we consume television. But are any of these new shows actually worth watching? Up Next highlights noteworthy original content from Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Studios and examines how the flexible online format functions within each show. Read more...

Photo: Netflix’s original programming has expanded into adult animation with the program “BoJack Horseman,” following titular character BoJack as he tries to reestablish his frame by writing a memoir about his days as a ’90s sitcom actor. (Courtesy of Netflix)


Student receives Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship at LACMA

Lilia Taboada grew up surrounded by art. The third-year world arts and cultures student said being raised in a bi-racial family paved the way for many childhood memories spent within art museums, learning about the identity and culture of her mixed heritage. Read more...

Photo: Third-year world arts and cultures student Lilia Taboada is the recipient of the inaugural Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Second Take: Beyoncé’s recent ‘7/11,’ ‘Ring Off’ signal thematic shifts

Followers of Queen Bey everywhere, rejoice: There are two new tracks in town. On Friday, Beyoncé spontaneously dropped a music video for dance anthem “7/11” and the full track for “Ring Off” after short clips of both had leaked online. Read more...

Photo: Beyoncé released a music video for her new track “7/11” Friday without previous advertising. The music video currently has more than 20 million views on YouTube. (YouTube: Beyoncé)



Fifth annual KnockOut Poetry Jam to speak on mental health

For student poets like Eunice Gonzalez and Kevin Yang, writing poetry has a therapeutic value. On Tuesday in the Kerckhoff Grand Salon, seasoned and beginning poets alike will take the stage at the fifth annual KnockOut Poetry Jam, a noncompetitive performance organized by the Social Awareness Network for Activism through Art, a student group that uses art to raise awareness about social justice issues. Read more...

Photo: Through poetry, students will aim to raise awareness on mental health Tuesday at the KnockOut Jam, organized by Social Awareness Network for Activism Through Art (above). (Courtesy of Danielle Nguyen)