Isabela Presti has managed to make the most of her time at UCLA. Fresh off of her capstone project, the fourth-year music industry student said she has learned to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. Read more...
Photo: Isabela Presti poses for a picture in front of a staircase. The fourth-year music industry student has been the manager of the alt-rock duo Royal Fools since 2023. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Luis Ramirez paints with his culture in mind. As a multimedia artist, the fourth-year art student said he primarily expresses himself through painting, while also practicing drawing and photography. Read more...
Photo: Wearing a black shirt with a colorful alebrije pattern, Luis Ramirez poses while holding a sculpture in front of a white wall with artwork. The fourth-year art student said he works with multiple art mediums, from painting to photography, always including elements of his Oaxacan culture. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
Anoushka Hem is reminding people that it’s okay to not always be okay. The fourth-year theater student is host of “the ash gracie podcast,” a show where she offers her perspective on aspects of wellness, mental health and self-care. Read more...
Photo: Anoushka Hem sits in a black dress in a field of grass and purple flowers. Hem is the host of the podcast “the ash gracie,” which discusses mental health and wellness. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)
Now more than ever, music is a way of life for Mia Ruhman. The fourth-year music composition student is a composer and vocalist marking the completion of her original opera “Nannerl.” The opera, which includes a 20-person cast with Ruhman performing as its titular star, premiered last week with two performances on June 5 and 6 at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica. Read more...
Photo: Mia Ruhman poses for a photo while wearing a red dress and standing underneath the archways at Royce Hall. The fourth-year music composition student marked the debut of her original opera “Nannerl” last week with two performances at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on June 5 and 6. (Courtesy of Mia Ruhman)
Bella Marcy is connecting with thousands through her music. The fourth-year music industry student has cultivated a strong sense of community among her listeners across social media. Read more...
Photo: Bella Marcy stands with her hands reaching up. She wears red sunglasses and a loose t-shirt. The fourth-year music industry student recently released a song in collaboration with Niko Sitaras. (Courtesy of August Suchecki)
Among an assortment of creative writing groups at UCLA, The Writer’s Den holds a premium on both creativity and volunteer work. The Writer’s Den aims to establish an environment where writers can strengthen their connection to their craft. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is The Writer’s Den team alongside students of John R. Wooden High School in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. At the end of the year, The Writer’s Den hosts a field trip to UCLA for Wooden students. (Courtesy of Mason Ng)
This post was updated June 4 at 2:20 p.m. Editors note: this article contains descriptions of sexual assault and abuse that some readers may find disturbing. Read more...
Photo: Ammi Lane-Volz poses for a photo holding a newspaper and wearing a newsboy cap and glasses. The fourth-year linguistics and anthropology student is the current editor in chief of the Westwood Enabler. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
