Saturday, April 25


Student upstages cancer

"The sky is the limit." "If you can dream it, you can do it." "Just do it." Do any of these phrases strike a chord? If you are familiar with Hunter Bird, they most likely just struck every chord in your metaphorical harp. Read more...

Photo: Despite his struggle with cancer, first-year theater student Hunter Bird continues to produce, act, write and direct as part of UCLA’s Theater, Film and Television school and has created a new theatre group, Act III Theater Ensemble, on campus.



Whip out the grill for a tasty summer spin on pizza

This is my last food column to appear in the Daily Bruin, so I decided to try something a bit unusual. Read more...

Photo: Grilled pizza can be an unusual but delicious dinner that is versatile and allows for chefs to experiment with different toppings and combinations.


UCLA filmmakers find glory at competition

If you think you have to wait until February to experience the magic that often stems from the teary eyes, red carpets and formal wear of the Oscars, think again. Read more...

Photo: “Ida y Vuelta (Round Trip),” a film by UCLA graduate student David Martin-Porras, was a finalist in the student academy awards.



Horns, 33 cowbells, a squeegee and paint

A barrage of horns, a xylophone, a string base, organ pipes, a bass drum, 33 cowbells "“ and just one man to play them all. Read more...

Photo: Norton Wisdom’s painting “Mickey Rat” is one of several works to be featured at today’s Hammer Bash! event.