This post was updated Sept. 19 at 3:39 p.m. Piano, saxophone and bass will blend with the percussive scrapes, slaps and rumbles of skateboards at Jason Moran’s jazz performance. Read more...
Photo: (Claire Sun/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Film & TV
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September 19, 4:10 am
Alum travels back to his hometown for short film about childhood, trauma
The lead actor in Kris Wilson’s film wanted to know more about the backstory of his character. Wilson explained that his character Prince’s life was difficult in part because his father was in jail. Read more...
Photo: Kris Wilson returned to his hometown in Pennsylvania to create his film “Smell of Summer,” which follows young African-American boys who witness a shooting. Wilson aimed to recreate his happy memories alongside the realities of prejudice. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Lifestyle
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September 19, 4:01 am
Alumna at UCLA Health encourages Instagram followers to reckon with failure
Miki Rai uploaded an Instagram post after a 12-hour hospital shift, with no intention of going viral. The post – a photo of Rai and three of her classmates standing in scrubs in front of a hospital – gained momentum on Instagram, earning her 1,000 followers. Read more...
Photo: Miki Rai, a nursing school alumna, documents her experiences in health care on her Instagram account. Rai said she hopes to preach perseverance to her followers by openly discussing her highs and lows. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Music
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September 19, 3:59 am
UCLA music school admin to speak on Orwellian power of streaming industry
Music streaming services like Spotify are watching you. With the ability to ascertain consumers’ activities based on time of day and type of music, streaming companies know about the granular data of their customers, from when they exercise to when they sleep, said Gigi Johnson. Read more...
Photo: Professor Gigi Johnson’s research into streaming and playlists landed her the opportunity to speak at an upcoming conference in Germany. She said streaming services collect information on their users based on playlists, providing individualized ads. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
Arts, Lifestyle
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September 19, 2:06 am
Alumna runs custom clay jewelry business through instagram DMs
Hannah Rexinger took great interest in the homemade necklaces she saw while shopping at the Rose Bowl Flea Market. The very next day, the UCLA alumna set out to create her own brand of handmade jewelry – earrings made from clay. Read more...
Photo: Hannah Rexinger created her brand Linden Avenue, where she sells handcrafted earrings through Instagram, in July. The UCLA alumna said she often designs her earrings based on client requests, sometimes adding the requested designs to the brand’s inventory. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Lifestyle
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September 19, 2:04 am
Bruin duo spices up game-day fashion scene with original designs
Isabelle McGrew and Riley Rojas’ clothing brand emerged from feelings of frustration and insecurity. In response, McGrew and Rojas, third- and second-year political science students, respectively, created Izzy & Riley, a college game-day clothing company. Read more...
Photo: Isabelle McGrew and Riley Rojas (left to right), third- and second-year political science students, respectively, created a game day clothing brand dubbed Izzy & Riley. McGrew and Rojas said they hope to expand the currently limited collection of game day clothing currently available to UCLA students. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Lang)
Arts, Film & TV
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September 19, 2:00 am
Alumna brings reality to 3D worlds with live-action cinematography
Arem Kim’s interest in animated films was sparked after she watched Disney Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and “Ratatouille.” The UCLA alumna said she was particularly inspired by the different camera perspectives in “Ratatouille,” enabling her to travel with Remy around the kitchen floor, sewer and streets of Paris, seeing the world through the rat’s eyes. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Arem Kim brings her cinematography background to her work as an animation layout designer. She places the camera to best highlight one aspect of a scene, such as a character’s emotions or a particular relationship. (Courtesy of Olivier Dubard)