This post was updated May 1 at 8:49 p.m. The dust on Coachella 2025 is finally starting to settle – or at least clear – from festival-goers’ lungs. Read more...
Photo: (Sophia Kim/Daily Bruin)
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April 29, 11:54 pm
LA Times Festival of Books ends 2025 chapter with panels on identity, storytelling
From literary legends to riveting panels, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books curated a magical experience for bibliophiles. Book enthusiasts perused the streets of the University of Southern California on Sunday for the second and final day of the annual LA Times Festival of Books. Read more...
Photo: Attendees at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books look at books on shelves in a truck. The two-day event was held at the University of Southern California over the weekend. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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April 29, 10:24 pm
Christian Lee photographs marginalized stories with focus on authenticity
This post was updated May 1 at 8:19 p.m. Frame by frame, Christian Lee is refocusing the narrative. From studying finance at UC Irvine to pursuing photography at UCLA, the third-year art student is making strides in his career from behind the camera. Read more...
Photo: Christian Lee stands in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden while holding a camera and wearing a UCLA baseball cap. The third-year student is a photographer whose work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and Vogue. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
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April 29, 7:12 pm
Second Take: Influencer, comedy podcasters must be informed when giving social commentary
This post was updated April 29 at 11:45 p.m. Podcasts are beginning to lose their reputation as reliable forms of news and social commentary. Celebrity culture has led many to ascribe respect and trust to influencer posts and podcasts. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are Enya Umanzor (left) and Drew Phillips (right) posing for a photo. The two were tangled in an internet controversy because of backlash they received from an episode of their podcast, “Emergency Intercom.” (Courtesy of Josiah)
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April 29, 2:39 pm
United Khmer Students’ culture night remembers, reflects on Cambodian genocide
This post was updated April 29 at 11:27 p.m. United Khmer Students’ 27th annual culture night merged dance, music and theater for a night of remembrance and Khmer resilience. Read more...
Photo: Nathan Seanarith Ros smiles during a curtain call following the play “Reflection” at the United Khmer Students’ Culture Night on Saturday. The student played the role of Heng, a father reflecting on the Cambodian genocide, in the original play written by United Khmer Students’ co-director, third-year history student Vince Khauv. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 28, 6:25 pm
Concert review: Rauw Alejandro stuns with retro style, theatrical performance at Intuit Dome
This post was updated April 29 at 11:40 p.m. When it comes to putting on a performance, Rauw Alejandro is committed to giving his fans nothing but the best. Read more...
Photo: Rauw Alejandro wears a black hat and black coat while performing in front of a projection of a flaming car at the Intuit Dome on Sunday night. The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter played his second of three shows at the Inglewood venue Sunday as part of his “Cosa Nuestra World Tour.” (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
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April 28, 4:23 pm
UCLA alumnus brings science background to debut novel ‘The Beauty of the End’
Lauren Stienstra is entering the world of novel writing with her expertise in public health emergency management. The UCLA alumnus, who graduated in 2007 with a degree in physiological science, published her debut novel “The Beauty of the End” on April 1. Read more...
Photo: Lauren Stienstra smiles for a photo while wearing a gray suit jacket and jeans. The UCLA alumnus released her first book, the science fiction novel “The Beauty of the End,” on April 1. (Courtesy of Melody Yazdani Studios)