Tuesday, March 10

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February 10, 1:17 am

Bruin releases haunting graphic novel exploring suicide

One night when living in Brazil a few years ago, Beto Skubs dreamt of two words, “painless suicide,” that would occupy his thoughts for months to come. Read more...

Photo: Screenwriting graduate student Beto Skubs co-created “Fade Out: Painless Suicide,” a graphic novel released digitally late January. Nominated for Brazil’s HQ Mix Award as best independent graphic novel, “Fade Out: Painless Suicide” explores the elements of death and the mental issues of a young man grappling with the difficulties of his life and his decision to end it. Courtesy of Beto Skubs, Rafael de Latorre and Marcelo Maiolo

Arts

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February 7, 12:35 am

Trending Now: Bargain hunting at local flea markets

It’s seven in the morning. I’m lacing up my tennis shoes and slathering on sunscreen. I grab my water bottle and bag, and I’m out the door. Read more...

Photo: From furniture to vintage clothing, flea markets are a hub for secondhand goods such as this antique mirrored gold tray. Known for its home decor and accessories, the Rose Bowl Flea Market occurs each second Sunday of the month and offers pieces like this. (Photo credit: Courtesy of Amy Lee)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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February 7, 12:35 am

WACsmash’D presents live arts, performance showcase

As the lighting dims to near-darkness, Olivia Schafer’s disembodied torso appears to dance above the black Marley floor. Schafer and the other dancers, clothed in white turtlenecks and jet-black pants, seem to float through the intricate routine. Read more...

Photo: Hosted by the world arts and cultures/dance department in Kaufman Hall, WACsmash’D is a showcase that features 16 performance pieces incorporating film, photography, spoken word and dance. Produced by Olivia Schafer, a fourth-year world arts and cultures/dance and communication studies student, the showcase includes “The Warning,” a five-person hip-hop, jazz and contemporary dance piece. (Photo credit: Yin Fu/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 7, 12:31 am

Q&A: ‘Suits’ cast talks show’s themes, second half of season

On Thursday night, students weathered a cold, rainy night outside of Ackerman Grand Ballroom in order to catch the mid-season three premiere of the USA Network show “Suits” in honor of the SUITS College Tour. Read more...

Photo: As part of the SUITS College Tour, the mid-season three premiere of the USA Network show “Suits” is being screened at college campuses around the country. Creator Aaron Korsh and stars Sarah Rafferty and Gabriel Macht are in attendance at each event for private and audience Q&As. (Photo credit: NBC Universal Inc.)

Arts, Music

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February 6, 12:48 am

UCLA grad Jeff Kryka a rising star in music composition

Jeff Kryka, an award-winning Hollywood composer who received his doctorate from UCLA less than three years ago, has already compiled a comprehensive resume – one that encompasses film, television and live performance. Read more...

Photo: Having worked on “Star Trek – Live in Concert” and the television series “Fringe,” UCLA alumnus Jeff Kryka is an award-winning Hollywood composer whose work goes beyond the orchestrations and into other areas such as film, television and live performance.

Arts, Music

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February 6, 12:39 am

UCLA’s Chinese a cappella ensemble SouLA works in harmony

The sound of chugging workout equipment fills a silent room, soon to be covered up by a layer of harmonious voices. While workout equipment and a cappella do not usually go hand-in-hand, the Hedrick Recreation Room became home to SouLA, UCLA’s Chinese a cappella ensemble. Read more...

Photo: Formed in the spring of 2013 by Shavvon Lin, SouLA is UCLA’s Chinese a cappella ensemble. The group performed for the first time in 2014 on Feb. 2 at Royce Hall, and its next performance will be this Saturday at the Caltech Chinese Association’s 2014 Spring Festival Gala.


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