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September 17, 11:59 pm

This alumnus designed Josie Bruin. Now, she’s crafting award-winning animations.

A recent UCLA alumnus is exploring abstract and philosophical ideas, one frame at a time. Zora Xu, who graduated from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s animation program this year, said she starts her projects with a thesis, rather than a character or story in mind, and builds her project around that central idea. Read more...

Photo: Recent UCLA alumnus Zora Xu stands against a wall in a monochromatic brown outfit. The animator, who graduated from the TFT school, said she starts her projects with a thesis.(Courtesy of Zora Xu)

Arts, Lifestyle

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September 17, 11:58 pm

Student nail artists create a community in their dorm rooms

UCLA’s nail artists are blending creativity, community and convenience. Students are producing salon-level designs for accessible prices in apartments, dorms and lounges. Lavanya Lakhmani, a rising third-year cognitive science and economics student said she uses her nail art to build friendships and connections rather than simply focusing on business. Read more...

Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Lifestyle

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September 17, 9:00 pm

Say chijeu! UCLA alumni blend Korean photo booth culture, LA trends with Genic Film

Two UCLA alumni are turning fleeting moments into lasting memories. During their fourth year at UCLA, South Korea-born friends MJ Kim and Ryan Kim hatched the idea to create a photo booth company. Read more...

Photo: Ryan Kim and MJ Kim of Genic Film sit together at a booth. The South Korea-born friends hatched the idea to create a photo booth company during their fourth year at UCLA. (Courtesy of GENIC Film)

Arts, Film & TV

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September 14, 10:03 pm

Alumnus Mariska Hargitay hosts 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrating TV stars

This post was updated Sept. 15 at 3:22 p.m. Television’s biggest night unfolded Monday as the industry’s leading performers and creators gathered to recognize another year of work on the small screen.  The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, presented at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, recognized television’s leading programs and performances across comedy, drama and limited series categories – with “Widow’s Bay” emerging as the night’s leading winner with 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series. Read more...

Photo: Mariska Hargitay (center) raises arms and smiles while dancers carrying prop televisions surround her. The UCLA alumnus and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star hosted the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. (Courtesy of Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)

Arts, Music

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September 14, 6:10 pm

At Grammy U’s Unwrapped, Charlie Puth is less than one call away

LOS ANGELES – Whatever’s clever? For Charlie Puth, it’s talking music with the next generation of music makers. At Grammy U’s Unwrapped event with Charlie Puth, the “Attention” singer and producer-songwriter Jimmy Jam gave aspiring music professionals a behind-the-mix look at Puth’s career, creative process and latest album “Whatever’s Clever!”. Read more...

Photo: Charlie Puth and producer Jimmy Jam stand onstage at Grammy U’s recent Unwrapped event. The night provided aspiring music professionals with a behind-the-mix look at Puth’s career, creative process and latest album “Whatever’s Clever!”. (Courtesy of Araya Doheny/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 9, 7:33 pm

Hip Hop Congress at UCLA ‘edutains’ students on history, culture behind the music

Hip Hop Congress at UCLA is bringing more than music into the mix, celebrating the culture beyond the beats. In the ’90s, the Hip Hop Congress was founded under the Afrikan Student Union. Read more...

Photo: Hip Hop Congress members stand in front of UCLA at its 2026 Kickoff event. In the ’90s, the Hip Hop Congress was founded under the Afrikan Student Union and now operates as one of the Cultural Affairs Commission’s nine organizations.(Courtesy of Diego LeComte)


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