Captain’s starlog May 17, 2013: The USS Enterprise is ready for warp speed, once again going boldly where no man has ever gone before. Read more...
Arts, Music
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May 16, 12:00 am
Spring Sing first major stage for soloist
For most, being forced to sing in front of their middle school class would be cruel and unusual punishment, but for one 2013 Spring Sing contestant, having to learn and sing “Mi Burrito Sabanero” in Spanish class marked a turning point in his life: it was the moment he learned that he could sing. Read more...
Photo: Andrew Marian, a fourth-year psychology student, is one of the soloists for this year’s Spring Sing at UCLA. Marian has a blues background and draws his inspiration from The Black Keys, Iron and Wine, Modest Mouse, Kings of Convenience and John Mayer.
Arts, Music
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May 16, 12:00 am
Album Review: ‘Kids in LA’ by Kisses
With its synthesizers, echoing drum machines, and simple but catchy tunes, “Kids in LA,” the latest album from Los Angeles indie duo Kisses, easily makes listeners nostalgic for the 80s. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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May 16, 12:00 am
Movie Review: ‘Frances Ha’
Most films tell stories of heroes that initially struggle, slowly begin to battle adversity and then miraculously blossom into successful and accomplished individuals. Read more...
Arts, Music
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May 16, 12:00 am
Q&A: Robin Hannibal of R&B/folk duo Quadron
From Denmark, Robin Hannibal produces beats and rhythms that combine an R&B feel with smooth, brassy instrumentation and a soulful vibe. Hannibal and vocalist Coco O make up the duo Quadron. They have traveled all over the world with their music and have even made an appearance at UCLA’s 2010 Jazz Reggae Festival. Read more...
Photo: The R&B/folk duo Quadron hailing from Denmark and comprised of Coco O and Robin Hannibal will be performing this Saturday at the Getty Center as part of the Saturdays Off the 405 concert series.
Arts, Lifestyle
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May 15, 12:00 am
Fashion club’s 12th annual show highlights student work in all aspects of production
Colored lights rhythmically shine through the translucent curves of the framework surrounding the entrance of the runway, evoking a tone meant to inspire the imagination. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year English student Grace Haeri and third-year anthropology student Francesca Luberti are models in this year’s Fashion and Student Trends fashion show. They will model garments created by student designers on the runway.
Arts, Arts Columns
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May 15, 12:00 am
Ready Player One: Video games being used to aid in patient treatment
A video game can’t cure cancer, but it could help. Read more...