This post was updated April 3 at 8:28 p.m. Now more than ever, male pop stars are hard to come by. Female artists are taking the reins and defining the current pop landscape. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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March 31, 5:16 pm
Greg Goyo Vargas’ eye-level photography captures uniqueness of LA, everyday life
This post was updated April 1 at 8:41 p.m. Greg Goyo Vargas has an eye for capturing moments of everyday life in his city. UCLA alumnus Vargas has been photographing Los Angeles since the ‘80s. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Greg Goyo Vargas looking towards the camera in a black and white photo. The UCLA alumnus focuses his photography on the Los Angeles scene, capturing eye-level photographs. (Courtesy of Bong Hung)
Arts, Lifestyle
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March 15, 7:23 pm
The Giving Craft gives more than gifts to patients, encouraging creativity at UCLA
This post was updated April 1 at 8:51 p.m. The Giving Craft shows how a small gesture can go a long way. The student-run organization, founded this past fall quarter, is open to all students interested in crafts – no matter the medium or level of experience, said social media manager and second-year cognitive science student Hannah Ngo. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the banner art for UCLA club The Giving Craft. The club’s goal is to donate crafts to health care facilities for patient use. (Courtesy of The Giving Craft)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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March 15, 5:17 pm
Winter music video roundup: Complex symbolism from award-winning veterans synthesizes storytelling and song
As winter quarter reaches its conclusion, it is time to revisit the visuals that made the season dynamic. A variety of female artists delivered unforgettable music videos for their singles, pulling from nostalgic television programs and original concepts to craft vibrant stories. Read more...
Photo: (Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Music
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March 15, 3:33 pm
From open mics to dorm shows, Gigi Goldberg turns every platform into her stage
This post was updated April 1 at 8:36 p.m. Gigi Goldberg’s songs are striking a chord with the UCLA community. Goldberg, a second-year undeclared student and singer-songwriter who performs as keyofgigi, released her latest single last month – a soulful ballad dedicated to city life titled “urban wonderland.” While her new song is a dedication to cities such as Los Angeles and their communities, Goldberg said she first turned to music during her childhood in Colorado, where her hometown’s busking culture was her original source of inspiration for a career in music. Read more...
Photo: Singer-songwriter Gigi Goldberg stands next to a blank concrete wall and looks at the camera while wearing a black ensemble. The second-year undeclared student, who performs and releases music under the artist name keyofgigi, released her new single “urban wonderland” on Feb. 21. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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March 14, 6:52 pm
Second Take: Regardless of gender, Oscars should respect nominated acts’ sexual autonomy
Editor’s note: This article includes a mention of rape that may be disturbing to some readers. There is nothing wrong with an actor baring it all to win an Oscar – but that doesn’t mean it should always happen. Read more...
Photo: (Ingrid Leng/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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March 13, 6:10 pm
Dance groups struggle to find rehearsal spaces amid John Wooden Center renovations
This post was updated April 3 at 8:12 p.m. Dance groups on campus will need to be more flexible when finding rehearsal space during the ongoing renovations at the John Wooden Center. Read more...
Photo: Members of the student dance group VSU Modern practice a routine in a parking structure on the UCLA campus. VSU Modern is one of several student dance groups impacted by ongoing renovations at the John Wooden Center. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)