This post was updated July 2 at 5:38 p.m. This summer’s television releases are shining as bright as the sun. The highly anticipated shows on this season’s lineup are guaranteed to bring the heat. Read more...
Photo: Ashley Ko/Illustrations director
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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June 28, 10:46 am
Film preview: Summer 2023 promises gripping getaways from the sweltering sun
This post was updated July 2 at 5:33 p.m. Movie theaters will lure crowds away from the sweltering sun this summer. Hollywood’s upcoming slate of anticipated films is sure to satisfy audiences in pursuit of a gripping getaway. Read more...
Photo: Nikole Liang/Daily Bruin
Arts, Lifestyle
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June 27, 3:28 pm
Daily Bruin alumnus K.X. Song releases debut novel ‘An Echo in the City’
This post was updated July 2 at 5:27 p.m. Through her debut novel, K.X. Song is casting a light on the Hong Kong protests. Released June 20, “An Echo in the City” follows two teenagers from contrasting backgrounds as they fall in love in the midst of demonstrations against a bill that would have tried Hong Kong residents accused of crimes in mainland China. Read more...
Photo: The words “An Echo in the City” are displayed on a girl’s hair. The novel tells the story of star-crossed lovers during the Hong Kong protests. (Courtesy of Hachette Book Group)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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June 12, 2:08 pm
DESMA seniors display the culmination of their studies in ‘Sincerely,’ exhibition
Editor’s note: This article contains references to sexual assault that may be disturbing to some readers. The senior Design Media Arts class is signing off with their exhibition “Sincerely.” An amalgamation of visual and interactive art elements, this year’s exhibition will be presented at the Experimental Digital Arts and Untitled Gallery until June 18. Read more...
Photo: A blue sign points in the direction of “Sincerely.” The graduating design media arts class’ showcase is on display in the EDA and Untitled Gallery until June 18. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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June 11, 8:13 pm
Influenced by his education journey, Aidan Strong redefines what video games can be
As graduation approaches, Aidan Strong’s educational journey fuels his game design. The fourth-year mathematics student’s ventures into game design date back to his high school days when he said he started coding in the game engine Unity. Read more...
Photo: Game designer Aidan Strong stands in front of an array of books, computer monitors and posters. The fourth-year mathematics student said that although video games are not viewed with the same prestige as other art forms, discovering what the medium can become excites him. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Music
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June 11, 8:11 pm
‘Growth, community and creation’: UCLA student fosters change in music industry
This post was updated June 13 at 5:58 p.m. Samantha Heller is fostering representation in the music community. The fourth-year music history and industry student said that growing up, she was always engaging with music, whether it was in jazz or marching bands, choir or theater. Read more...
Photo: With a rainbow of music notes surrounding her, Samantha Heller listens to music on her headphones outside of the Schoenberg Music Building. The fourth-year music history and industry student co-founded Sam x Sam as part of her capstone. (Photo by Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff. Photo illustration by Isabella Lee/Illustrations Director)
Arts, Film & TV
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June 11, 8:10 pm
UCLA student examines grief, family dynamics in film ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’
Santana Aguirre’s thesis film is not a dream, but an unmistakeable reality. The fourth-year film, television and digital media student wrote and directed “I’ll See You In My Dreams,” a film about family tragedy and visions. Read more...
Photo: The team behind “I’ll See You In Dreams” smiles in a group photo. Fourth-year film, television and digital media student Santana Aguirre said her thesis film was made possible because of her supportive cast and crew. (Photo by Kyla Rain. Courtesy of Santana Aguirre)