Tuesday, March 31

Student club holds dance workshops to raise funds for peers affected by COVID-19

When presented with the opportunity to fundraise for their peers through dance, Bruins were ready to rumba. Other universities’ initiatives for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a group of UCLA students to found its own club, 1 Student at a Time, to address the financial needs of its peers. Read more...

Photo: Student organization 1 Student at a Time hosted a series of online dance workshops, with donations put toward their solidarity fund to help students affected by COVID-19. Social chair of Dancesport Club at UCLA Michael Perez taught attendees the basics of Latin and ballroom dance. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin)


Student’s ‘Find Your Calling’ podcast aims to inspire perseverance through adversity

Inspired by the pandemic, Terry Ayzman found his calling – and he encourages others to do the same. In April, the fourth-year political science student founded the ongoing “Find Your Calling” podcast featuring guests with a connection to UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Inspired by the isolation and loneliness brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, fourth-year political science student Terry Ayzman founded the ongoing “Find Your Calling” podcast. For each episode, Ayzman said he interviews guests with a connection to UCLA and discusses career setbacks and achievements to inspire students to persevere, even in uncertain times. (Medha Vallurupalli/Daily Bruin)



Booking It: ‘An Unkindness of Ghosts’ Part II

Kristin Snyder: I’m Kristin Snyder. Paige Hua: And I’m Paige Hua, and this is Daily Bruin Arts and Entertainment’s newest series “Booking It.” Kristin Snyder: Here on “Booking It,” Paige and I will be flexing our abilities as English majors to discuss a book of our choosing. Read more...

Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Daily Bruin)


Second Take: ‘The Mandalorian’ stands out with new narratives while maintaining ‘Star Wars’ lore

Baby Yoda is not the only thing that makes “The Mandalorian” a memorable addition to the “Star Wars” franchise. With its wide appeal to hardcore and new “Star Wars” fans alike since launching on Disney+ last November, it is no surprise that the first live-action “Star Wars” series is a contender for a total of 15 Emmys, including outstanding drama series and categories in cinematography, special effects and costumes. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Disney+)


Q&A: Blxst discusses creative process behind ‘No Love Lost,’ reflects on aspirations

Blxst describes himself as a songwriter, producer and creative. But most importantly, a dreamer. The Los Angeles native is fresh off the Sept. 4 release of his debut EP “No Love Lost,” an eight-track collection that seamlessly weaves through a smooth blend of hip-hop and R&B notes. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles rap artist Blxst discusses transitioning from a producer to an artist in his debut EP “No Love Lost.” While he makes music for both the streets and the stadium, he wants to ensure quality over quantity in his work. (Courtesy of Brandon Hicks)


Alumna takes on dark pop genre in her self-produced debut EP, music video

Singing in the shower is usually a private experience, but in Helen Zhou’s new music video, it’s the center of attention. The alumna, who creates music under the name HALAN, released her debut EP on Aug. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Helen Zhou, who creates music under the name HALAN, released her debut EP on Aug. 28 and self-produced music video Aug. 15. The EP focuses on previous romantic experiences and exudes a sad pop sound. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)