Wedged in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, UCLA students have no shortage of places to shop for clothes. However, high price tags can limit shopping options for money-conscious students on a college budget. Read more...
Arts Columns
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June 4, 10:10 pm
TV review: ‘House of Cards’
Warning: This post contains plot spoilers of previous seasons of “House of Cards.” Nobody hates to lose more than Frank and Claire Underwood. For four seasons of “House of Cards,” the Underwoods have bribed, threatened, manipulated and even murdered their way to power. Read more...
Photo: (David Giesbrecht/Netflix)
Arts, Arts Columns
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June 4, 5:42 pm
Taste for Adventure: Store-bought American snacks reaffirm greasy stereotypes
Los Angeles brings together cultures and cuisine from all around the world. The city’s markets and restaurants offer menus that may be a little different from the typical dining hall menu. Read more...
Photo: Columnist Matthew Fernandez tried a variety of stereotypical American junk food. Though he was disappointed by the Velveeta mac and cheese and the SpaghettiOs, he found the Chicken in a Biskit to be a savory treat. (Angelina Ruiz/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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June 2, 12:40 am
Tea Tunes: Student embraces personal influences, experiences into first album
Music inspires the soul and allows listeners to feel joyful and free, and behind every piece of inspirational music lies a songwriter and a story. Throughout spring quarter, columnist Kaitlyn Peterson will sit down over tea with UCLA singer-songwriters to explore their musical goals, personal inspirations and what makes their songs so special. Read more...
Photo: Sixth-year history student Drew Drysdale released her 10-song album, “Into the Grey” on SoundCloud in January 2017. The music recounts her experiences with depression and reflects on how far she has come in life. (Chengcheng Zhang/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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June 1, 9:52 pm
Movie review: ‘Wonder Woman’
Wonder Woman shattered the comic book glass ceiling when she first burst onto stands in 1941. In 2017, she does so again as the first woman to front a superhero movie in a new wave of DC and Marvel films. Read more...
Photo: (Clay Enos/DC Comics)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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May 31, 11:08 pm
Cents of Style: American Rebel yields intriguing vintage finds with hefty price tags
Wedged in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, UCLA students have no shortage of places to shop for clothes. However, high price tags can limit shopping options for money-conscious students on a college budget. Read more...
Photo: (Photo by Hannah Burnett/Daily Bruin, photo illustration by LeAnn Woo/Graphics Director)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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May 31, 12:17 am
Brown and Bothered: Desi culture can be appreciated if viewed in right context
Students should avoid cultural appropriation – stealing what is considered the beautiful aspects of another culture without respect for the tradition from which it originates. It ignores the racism and xenophobia the creators of the items face. Read more...
Photo: Pakistani clothes like the “shalwar kameez” can be worn in different contexts. Clothes like “abayas” are meant for religious purposes, but are often used by celebrities today as fashion statements. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin)