Sunday, April 26

Linn Meyers’ “˜Every now. And again.’ at the Hammer Museum explores philosophy of aesthetic design through intricate uses of lines

One line follows another as artist Linn Meyers' hand guides vibrant yellow paint in circular spirals across the dark violet walls of the Hammer Museum's lobby. Read more...

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Linn Meyers works on the Hammer Museum’s lobby wall. Her artwork features consecutive lines drawn in repetitive patterns within pre-drawn circles.
(Courtesy of Amanda Law)



Screen Scene: "The Beaver"

"The Beaver," ostensibly one film about psychological disorder, is actually a self-contained double feature filled with its own bipolar mood swings. Read more...

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Credit: Summit Entertainment


Ballroom Dance Club & International Folk Dance Club to host Hollywood Movie Magic Ball to teach dancing from classic films

There was a time in American culture when watching stars dance was as easy as going to the local movie theater and seeing Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh do the Virginia reel. Read more...

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Alumni James Zimmer and Cynthia Harper are past presidents of the Ballroom & International Folk Dance Club and Hollywood Movie Magic Ball instructors.

Courtesy of James Zimmer


Endangered Series: _Fox’s new show 'Breaking In,' featuring college-aged characters, has comedic perks despite some problematic elements_

High school is familiar territory with TV audiences. "Glee" is immensely popular, and many of the subplots in family dramas or comedies revolve around the exploits of children who are of high school age. Read more...

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New Fox comedy “Breaking In” showcases a cast of college-aged security experts. Amid the wacky heist plots is genuine heart and lovable competence.

Credit: Jordin Althaus/FOX


UCLA's Hawai'i Club, Hui O 'Imiloa, set to throw 26th Annual Luau with authentic dancing, dishes from the island

If the average tourist were to go on a vacation to Hawaii, he or she would no doubt be tempted to attend a luau for a night of food and entertainment provided by men in Hawaiian shirts and khaki pants and by women in leaf skirts and coconut bikinis. Read more...

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Tahitian dance performers from Hui O “˜Imiloa are busy making their skirt pieces by braiding rafia with feathers and fabric. In Tahitian dance, these skirts are worn to accentuate hip movements and will be worn at the Luau Saturday.

Courtesy of Brittany Kaleilani Jang


*Speaks Out*

Delaram Kamalpour
First-year, political science
"I definitely thought he was this teeny-bopper, annoying guy for awhile. Read more...