Wednesday, July 29

Luc Bokor-Smith stands with a guitar on stage, backed by red and blue lights. As the frontman of Parlour Magic, an NYC-based synth-pop band, the artist spoke about collaboration in the making of his third album, “The Embassy.” (Courtesy of Bobby Nicholas)

Q&A: Luc Bokor-Smith finds connection in Parlour Magic’s ‘The Embassy’

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Although “The Embassy” was inspired by solitude, Parlour Magic’s third album shows how collaboration creates art. Parlour Magic is an NYC-based synth-pop band led by producer and composer Luc Bokor-Smith.



UCLA TFT, Sundance partnership aims to teach filmmaking beyond the classroom

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Learning how to write screenplays, operate cameras or edit scenes is only the beginning for many aspiring filmmakers. The harder lessons – including how to form industry relationships, navigate professional spaces and craft a sustainable career from creative work – are often taught beyond the classroom.


UC admits record number of California residents as first-year students for 2026-27 cycle

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This post was updated July 29 at 1:20 p.m. The UC admitted a record number of California resident first-year students for the 2026-27 admissions cycle, according to data released Wednesday.


UCLA initiative pushes to expand shade infrastructure across LA County

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This post was updated July 26 at 8:13 p.m. UCLA researchers are pushing for Los Angeles to build more shade infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.


Editorial: UC’s defense of transgender students is nonnegotiable amid Defending Education lawsuit


Pro Bruin Rundown: Former UCLA women’s basketball players make their marks in the 2026 WNBA season


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Trump’s DEI crackdown: How federal pressure influences the UC, UCLA

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Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has cracked down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the halls of federal government agencies to K-12 schools.

What comes next for Westwood? Residents and experts offer solutions

GSA condemns conversion of Weyburn Terrace to undergraduate housing


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Academic student workers and graduate student researchers represented by the United Auto Workers union recently ended a nearly six-week strike in which they called for better working conditions and equitable wages. The contract stipulates pay increases for all workers – for some, pay increases of up to 80% – as well as anti-harassment policies and increased childcare support. However, the negotiations have struck controversy among some UAW members dissatisfied with the results of the contract. What are your thoughts on this issue? Submit View results without voting »