Sunday, March 29

Art Students Collective creates space for artists to connect, build community

Bruin minds joined together in jump-starting a new student arts movement. In April, several UCLA art students created the Art Students Collective, an undergraduate club that organizes open discussions for students who are serious about visual arts. Read more...

Photo: Formed in April, the Art Students Collective hopes to include all undergraduate students who are passionate about art. Co-founder Marie Tagudena (left), a third-year art student, works on a project with new member and third-year art student Mayra Jimenez (left center), along with the two other co-founders, third-year art student Brenda Barrios (right center) and first-year art student Armando Perez (right). (Courtesy of Marie Tagudena)




Student debuts collection of short stories exploring the effects of isolation

Isolation is lonely, but “A Shape and a Run” explores the shared shapes it can take. Anthony Wong, a fourth-year biology and cognitive science student, published his debut book, “A Shape and a Run,” on April 28. Read more...

Photo: Written during quarantine, fourth-year biology and cognitive science student Anthony Wong published his debut book, “A Shape and a Run,” on April 28. He hopes to tackle the hopelessness, grief and anger shared by many during the pandemic. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)


‘Re: Model’ digital gallery showcases creative works from AAPI students

The “Re: Model” digital art gallery is recentering AAPI voices. Curated by members of UCLA’s Lapu, the Coyote that Cares Theatre Company, the art gallery features visual art, written works and videos from Asian American and Pacific Islander creatives in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. Read more...

Photo: Third-year psychobiology student Ruiting Jia submitted her painting, “She’s Hard to Read,” to the LCC’s digital art gallery “Re: Model.” The gallery highlighted AAPI creatives in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)


Spring Sing 2021 reflects UCLA students’ struggles, hope for the future

Despite the year of distance, Spring Sing’s heartfelt performances brought students closer together. Performed live Friday night, the Student Alumni Association’s annual show featured prerecorded video performances, including music, dance and comedy sketches. Read more...

Photo: Virtual once again, Spring Sing 2021 went live Friday night with a varitey of prerecorded music, dance and comedy performances. Executive director and fourth-year Arabic language and culture and dance student Bella Stenvall said it has never been more important to highlight diverse voices in the Bruin family. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin)