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Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 29, 6:02 pm

Postcode Ukraine: In the shadows of war, a photographer looks for stories of solidarity

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:11 p.m. Over portraits that show Ukrainian soldiers, children and families as they experience war, one photographer is looking for solidarity in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: The photo shows a corner of the gallery where Lara Salmon, a Los Angeles-based artist and guest curator, chose a piece depicting a young boy. The portrait is of Artem, a boy who found a bullet in his yard and tried to make something out of it before it exploded. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Film & TV

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September 29, 5:21 pm

Tom Cruise takes over Westwood for “Digger” premiere mere steps from UCLA

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 8:57 p.m. Tom Cruise returned to Westwood for the Los Angeles premiere of “Digger” on Monday, bringing a major Hollywood event to a theater just steps from UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Tom Cruise smiles as he interacts with fans at the “Digger” premiere in Westwood. The event was hosted at the Directors Village theater Monday. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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September 25, 8:35 pm

Film Review: In gripping, clever ‘Primetime,’ the pursuit of justice becomes unjust

This post was updated Sept. 28 at 8:55 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Robert Pattinson’s thrilling performance brings the infamous world of “To Catch a Predator” to the big screen in Lance Oppenheim’s latest film, “Primetime.” Released Friday, the film is based on Dateline NBC’s hit show from the 2000s. Read more...

Photo: Robert Pattinson stares at the camera. Pattinson stars in Lance Oppenheim’s latest film about the 2000s Dateline NBC show “To Catch a Predator.” (Courtesy of IMDb)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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September 25, 5:10 pm

Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Encore’ is a personal, catchy add to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

This post was updated Sept. 27 at 8:17 p.m. A showgirl never leaves the stage without an encore. Taylor Swift released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” the deluxe edition of her 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Friday, featuring four new tracks. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the album cover of “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.” The deluxe edition of Taylor Swift’s 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl” was released Friday. (Courtesy of 2026 Taylor Swift)

Arts, Lifestyle

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September 25, 12:08 am

This UCLA English student is spinning sweet tales as a middle grade fiction author

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:18 p.m. Reading and writing are often solitary pastimes, but for Nikki Stampfl, these hobbies helped her build an online community. Read more...

Photo: Nikki Stampfl, a fourth-year English student, smiles and poses in front of trees. Stampfl shares her literary interests and writing process behind her middle grade fantasy novel, “The Key to the Cupcake Kingdom,” on her Instagram account @nikkiswritingjournal. (Courtesy of Nikki Stampfl)

Arts, Music

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September 23, 10:56 pm

SCA hosts Royce Welcome Concert to kick off school year, features student musicians

This post was updated Sept. 27 at 8:11 p.m. Heart-filling ballads enchanted Royce Hall Terrace on Tuesday. The Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA hosted the Royce Welcome Concert to kick off the school year and welcome newly admitted students. Read more...

Photo: TYLON holds the mic while performing at the Royce Welcome Concert on Tuesday. The event was hosted by Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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