Thursday, April 23

Fourth-year Garrett Johnson will graduate with an independent degree in game design and development

The dichotomy between the arts and the sciences goes back further than their designation as North and South Campus majors, but for Garrett Johnson, that division isn't as extreme. Read more...

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Garrett Johnson works on independent game creation in the Broad Art Center’s Game Lab . His thesis project is developing the game “Ascension,” which resembles role-playing games like Final Fantasy Tactics. Johnson plans to work in the game industry after graduating from UCLA.


Fourth-year student Matthew Masterson walks the runway as professional male model

It is not to say that Masterson is an amateur on the fashion circuit. Since his freshman year, Masterson has steadily maintained a career as a male model, from walking in shows for New York Fashion Week to shooting editorials for fashion publications such as Vogue Turkey and Women's Wear Daily. Read more...

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Graduating student Matthew Masterson has been working as a professional male model, walking in shows for New York Fashion Week and appearing in fashion editorials.



Fourth-year student Julian Le mixes jazz and hip-hop genres, tours the world

Listen to a selection of Le's music "Listen to a selection of Le's music"

During his years at UCLA on a full jazz studies scholarship, some of Le's accomplishments include the creation of his EP "Lost and Found," the formation of the Le J Trio ensemble, touring in Europe as part of UCLA's Jazz Ambassadors and the opportunity to perform at last year's JazzReggae Festival. Read more...

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Julian Le started playing classical piano when he was 3 years old and was taught by his parents, both of whom are graduates from Indiana’s Music Program with performance degrees.



Students work with top professional choreographers in “˜First Hand’ dance showcase

One moment, Leanne Iacovetta is doing leg extensions, twirling and dancing to romantic ballads sung by Nat King Cole. Read more...

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UCLA’s Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance will present “First Hand,” a showcase that will feature dances choreographed by four professional dancers. Friday’s and Saturday’s performances by the students will include a variety of genres including tap and contemporary dance.


Hammer Museum embraces LA cyclist scene with fourth annual Bike Night

Like many Angelenos, Lisa Anne Auerbach will make the arduous journey from Downtown L.A. to the Westside this evening. Unlike most others, however, her method of transportation is more atypical "“ a bicycle. Read more...

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The Hammer Museum will be presenting its fourth annual Bike Night today. The event will feature a screening of the film “Quicksilver,” which stars Kevin Bacon.