Saturday, June 27

‘Sister From Another Planet’ shines spotlight on self-discovery journey

This post was updated April 4 at 8:42 p.m. Instead of trying to fit into society’s boxes, Nancy Beverly produced a new world. As a writer and staff member of The UCLA Foundation’s accounting and treasury teams, Beverly wrote, produced and will star in the one-person show “Sister From Another Planet” that is premiering at the Hollywood Fringe Festival on Saturday, Beverly said. Read more...

Photo: Writer and UCLA staff member Nancy Beverly smiles with two books. The themes of Beverly’s one-person show, “Sister From Another Planet,” stem from Beverly’s experience of self-discovery in Eagle Branch Library, Beverly said. (Photo by Carol Becker/Courtesy of Nancy Beverly)


Concert review: The National proves it’s still an indie powerhouse after more than 20 years

This post was updated June 4 at 9:02 p.m. As The National unflinchingly traversed the depths of listeners’ anxieties and self-doubts, its indie empire held strong. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) The National members Scott Devendorf, Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner perform on stage in front of illuminated squares. The five-member alternative rock band performed at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday. (Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin)


Second Take: Parasocial relationships rising, fueled by unhealthy celebrity obsessions

The line between healthy and toxic emotional connections with celebrities has become increasingly blurred. Parasocial relationships – which form when a group of fans has a one-sided attachment to someone famous – have blazed through celebrity culture in recent years, fueled in part by the rise of social media. Read more...

Photo: By Isabella Lee/Illustrations Director




United Khmer Students’ play ‘Promise’ conveys new side of Khmer culture, history

United Khmer Students will dance through time in a lighthearted embrace of culture. On Sunday, the student organization will perform the play “Promise” at its 25th annual culture night. Read more...

Photo: United Khmer Students rehearses for its 25th annual culture night in a parking lot. The event will include a performance of its original play, “Promise.” (Courtesy of Sovann Vikram)


From florals to futurism, student-designed collections flourish at FAST 2023 runway

This post was updated May 29 at 9:20 p.m. Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA brought Pauley Pavilion from courtside to couture. The organization held its spring showcase Friday night, featuring 90 runway models in 15 student-designed collections. Read more...

Photo: Designers and models for Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA stand together during their mock runway. The organization’s annual fashion show was held Friday at Pauley Pavilion and featured 15 student-designed collections. (Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin)