Hunks have feelings too. While folk musician Bahamas may come off as a rugged outdoorsman, his new album “Sad Hunk” unveils the volatile emotions of a self-proclaimed hunk. Read more...
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October 8, 6:50 pm
Professors 101: His studies are out of this world, but Erik Petigura finds ways to stay grounded
UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer. Read more...
Photo: Erik Petigura, previously the professor of the popular general education course Astronomy 3: “Nature of Universe,” is now teaching Cluster 70: “Evolution of the Cosmos and Life”, and he said that much of the benefit in teaching non-STEM students a science class lies in the opportunity to increase their science literacy. (Keaton Larson/Daily Bruin)
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October 7, 2:45 pm
Book Preview: Notable authors’ fall releases range from dystopian novels to autobiographies
This post was updated Oct. 11 at 7:21 p.m. As the days become shorter, temperatures drop and leaves begin to fall, authors from all backgrounds are gearing up to release new works. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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October 6, 7:18 pm
Music Preview: Recently released pop, rock singles foreshadow promising fall album drops
Spooky season is bringing some new music with it – but hopefully without the scares. While summer was marked with hip-hop hits like Juice WRLD’s “Legends Never Die” and Logic’s “No Pressure,” autumn signals a rise of fresh rock and pop tracks. Read more...
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October 6, 5:44 pm
West Wing Reflections: Aaron Sorkin’s sharp dialogue conveys relationship between partisan division, media
Garnering 95 Emmy nominations and 26 wins in its seven seasons, “The West Wing” is an NBC television drama that depicts an era in which the president of the United States is a Catholic Democrat and Twitter does not yet exist. Read more...
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October 5, 4:48 pm
Book review: ‘God-Level Knowledge Darts’ humorously shares life lessons from the Bronx
The Bodega Boys have done a podcast. They’ve done live shows. They’ve done TV. It’s only natural that their next evolutionary step is a New York Times bestseller – a great one, at that. Read more...
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October 5, 3:51 pm
Required Taste: Exploring our emotional connection with food brands, marketing
This post was updated Oct. 11 at 7:11 p.m. Food has become more than just fuel – alongside nourishing our bodies, it taps into our emotions and can infiltrate our minds. Read more...
Photo: (Alice Zhang/Daily Bruin)