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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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May 17, 9:44 pm

Second Take: ‘American Gods’ adeptly handles book-to-television transition

Ancient gods and goddesses run rampant throughout the cities of America in the new Starz series “American Gods.” The show, an adaption of Neil Gaiman’s 2001 novel of the same name, has expertly translated the text to the television screen by capturing the book’s magical and bizarre intricacies despite the show’s weak special effects. Read more...

Photo: Ian McShane (left) and Ricky Whittle (right) play the main characters Mr. Wednesday and Shadow Moon in the new Starz television series “American Gods,” based on a 2001 novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman. (Courtesy of Starz)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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May 14, 6:39 pm

A Taste for Adventure: Silkworm soup flavor surprises, texture proves to be deal-breaker

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: Mok Maru Jong Sul Jip, a bar in Koreatown, serves silkworm soup off the menu. The silkworms had a firm exterior and a grainy interior. (Matthew Fernandez/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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May 11, 5:43 pm

Tea Tunes: Keegan Hawkins conveys thoughts on sin, nostalgia with original songs

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: Second-year psychology student Keegan Hawkins is inspired by rock musicians to write about relationships and sin. He moved from his first song “Find the Way” to his recent number “Mark of Cain,” based on the biblical story Cain and Abel. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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May 7, 8:32 pm

A Taste for Adventure: Comparing the pungent aromas of jackfruit, durian

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: The meat of the durian fruit comes in yellow pods, which have a light, crispy outer skin and a gooey inside. Durian is sold at the Seafood City supermarket for $15. (Hannah Johnson/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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May 4, 6:54 pm

Tea Tunes: AJ Jaramaz accents intimate songs with intricate, complicated lyrics

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: Fourth-year English student AJ Jaramaz grew up as a shy kid playing piano, but now he’s playing guitar and working on his own music like the song “Church” about values in a relationship. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin)


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