Everybody hates being dumped. And there’s no worse place to be dumped than on national television. That’s why when people go on those reality dating shows, they want to be the dater, rather than the “datee.” When you’re the dater, you’re the one who gets to dismiss, reject, humiliate and, of course, ultimately choose the contestant you mesh with the best and gallop off into the romantic sunset together. Read more...

When most of us think of Chinese film, a stunning image of flying martial artists and bold colors comes instantly to mind. And with the overpowering recent successes of Yimou Zhang’s “Hero” and “House of Flying Daggers,” there is hardly any evidence to suggest otherwise. Read more...

Every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer ““ the leading cause of death for women between 40 and 55, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Read more...

It’s almost dark out, and Professor Li Chi drifts around a packed Gamelan Room, instructing restless students in the uses of the oddly shaped instruments they fumble with. Read more...

European music often invokes images of classical greats such as Beethoven or Mozart, perpetuating a long-standing tradition of orchestration and performance that is still prevalent in many areas of the world today. Read more...

Upon walking into the Fowler Museum of Cultural History’s innovative exhibit titled “UCLA Collects! Bodies of Knowledge,” one will be greeted by a full-size paper mache skeleton from Mexico standing proudly next to an intricate Japanese chart pinpointing correct placement for acupuncture. Read more...

Los Angeles is a cosmopolitan city. From the dominant Iranian influence in Westwood to the neighborhoods of Koreatown or Olivera Street, Los Angeles showcases some aspect of nearly every culture. Read more...