An introductory computer science textbook inspired a story about algorithmically approaching father-daughter relationships. After numerous drafts, the short story became one of 12 in UCLA lecturer Xuan Juliana Wang’s book “Home Remedies: Stories,” which was published May 14. Read more...
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Prejudice can be held toward the idea of ability and dance when envisioning a supposedly ideal body. This notion can be challenged by having individuals with disabilities present their own ways of expression and movements, said Victoria Marks. Read more...
Photo: Victoria Marks will co-lead UCLA’s DANCING DISABILITY. The event will include laboratories and seminars that help individuals with disabilities showcase diversity through choreography.(Courtesy of Dan Froot)
Melody Miller first discovered the reality of sex trafficking in the United States while volunteering in high school. The alumna’s time with an organization called MISSSEY – Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Sexually Exploited Youth – opened her eyes to the fact that kids from her own California high school were being trafficked. Read more...
Hozier wrote love songs for the end of the world – it was only fitting he perform them in a cemetery. The Irish musician took the stage at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Tuesday night, performing a set list which primarily pulled from his recent album “Wasteland, Baby!” Often simply standing in place with his guitar under shifting lights, the setting was modest, allowing light smoke and a gentle breeze to provide much of the atmosphere. Read more...
Photo: Hozier took the stage at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery for his “Wasteland, Baby!” tour. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)
As a teenager, Randall Park went to record stores to buy CDs. Now, he raps about punching Keanu Reeves in “Always Be My Maybe.” Starring as Marcus Kim in Netflix’s recent romantic comedy, the alumnus paired up with fellow alumni Ali Wong and Michael Golamco to bring the film to life. Read more...
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This post was updated June 23 at 2:53 p.m. Introduction In February, Alfonso Cuarón was awarded an Academy Award for best achievement in directing for his film “Roma,” which follows the life of a middle class family’s maid in Mexico City. Read more...
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The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps performs the same set for over 20 competitions during the summertime, Emma Boone said. The second-year music education student will play the mellophone for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps in the summer. Read more...
Photo: Emma Boone, a second-year music education student, will tour the United States with Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps in the summer. The group incorporates theatricality into its performances with choreography that implements ballet influences, she said. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)
