Tuesday, April 28

Voices in sync with the music of two cultures

It is a Thursday night and the recreation room of Rieber Hall echoes with the dense classical Indian harmonies of an on-campus a cappella group as it constructs songs for its upcoming performances. Read more...

Photo: Naya Zamaana, the campus’s premier South Asian a cappella group, consists of 14 students and blends Western music with traditional South Asian music.



Salsa rhythm brings dancers, audience to their feet at Fowler Out Loud

Salsa rhythm brings dancers, audience to their feet at Fowler Out Loud May 24, 2010. On Thursday, the UCLA community came together for a night of salsa at the Fowler Museum. Student salsa groups performed and invited audience members to practice some moves, too.Laura Moeini and Marico Moredo report. [3:30] "Salsa rhythm brings dancers, audience to their feet at Fowler Out Loud"

May 24, 2010. On Thursday, the UCLA community came together for a night of salsa at the Fowler Museum. Student salsa groups performed and invited audience members to practice some moves, too.Laura Moeini and Marico Moredo report. [3:30] Read more...


Alumni bring MacGruber to theaters

What was originally pitched as a "Saturday Night Live" sketch about MacGyver's stepbrother who diffuses bombs using pieces of poop and pubic hair is now a feature-length movie titled "MacGruber." Read more...

Photo: Jorma Taccone, John Solomon and Will Forte co-wrote the 2010 comedy, “MacGruber,” which will be released in theaters on Friday.


“˜Lost’ culminates in frenzy of mystery, suspense

Amid thoughts and worries about finals and looming paper deadlines, students who are fans of the television show "Lost" are passionately meditating theories of Egyptian mysteries, biblical illusions and the conflict between science and faith. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Lost” stands in the jungle for the last time. The show’s finale will air Sunday, concluding six seasons of sweat, symbolism and survival. Before the finale, the pilot will re-air on Saturday, and the entire series will be recapped before the final episode airs.



Student band No Insurance sure to rock

No Insurance, a UCLA student-run band, was formed by students who shared a passion for good music. With that zealous attitude, the band started gaining popularity and became the stabilized band that it is known as today. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA student band No Insurance will perform at the Key Club on Saturday, blending hip-hop and punk styles. Several members of the band have been Spring Sing winners in the past, including in 2010.