Monday, April 27

Plugged in

Each week, Daily Bruin A&E stops a few students wearing headphones and asks them what they were listening to: Menze Chiong
Third-year, computational and systems biology
Currently listening to: "Chasing Pavements" by Adele from the album "19" (2008)
On the way to: Schoenberg Hall
"I usually like to listen to upbeat music to keep me awake." Kyle Bisogno
Second-year, business economics
Currently listening to: "Ayo Technology" by 50 Cent from the album "Curtis" (2007)
On the way to: Ackerman Union
"I have 11,000 songs on my iPod and it's always on shuffle. Read more...




Bruin Mixtape Vol. 4 gathers hip-hop talents

The mixtape has always been an integral part of hip-hop culture. Read more...

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COURTESY OF DIANE ABAPO
The band No Insurance, fronted by Jordan Calhoun (second from right), is one of the bands that will be performing at the Bruin Mixtape release party.


Scouring Silver Lake for its specialty shops

Before heading to Silver Lake, I had a clear-cut image of what I expected to find: small, high-end speciality shops, overpriced and exotic cafes and willowy, well-dressed 20-somethings in trendy outfits worthy of the best vintage stores in town. Read more...

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The Secret Headquarters, a comic book store in Silver Lake, is known for its selection of small, locally printed comics.


Musical vision

A lot can go wrong while shooting a music video, including scheduling conflicts and unexpected rain on a filming day. Read more...

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Kristina Bruno, a member of AKA Rappers, films a scene from the group’s music video, “Up Off My Grill,” with the Office of Residential Life’s “AudioFeed” videographers at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center.