The Onion has peeled off an odious layer of hatred on the internet, but it – and its allies – is late to the political food fight at the core of the modern internet. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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December 3, 4:29 pm
Ella Gibson strikes a chord, harmonizing creativity and education at UCLA
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 7:28 p.m. Ella Gibson is bringing her creativity as a singer-songwriter to UCLA and beyond. The second-year music industry student released her latest single, “Compass,” in July, along with a music video she directed. Read more...
Photo: Student singer-songwriter Ella Gibson wears a purple top and green necklace while standing with a guitar in a vegetated area. The second-year music industry student said her music is “indie folk-pop” and is influenced by artists such as Adrianne Lenker, Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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December 3, 4:25 pm
Book review: Bill Clinton memoir “Citizen” spotlights former president’s life after office
Bill Clinton’s memoir, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” is an informative and heartfelt read for those curious about the life of a former president. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Bill Clinton posing for his portrait on the cover of “Citizen: My Life After The White House.” The memoir showcases what Clinton’s life has been like after presidency. (Courtesy of Knopf Publishing)
Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
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December 2, 12:55 pm
Second Take: Powerful messaging of Westwood’s anonymous ‘I’m gay’ tags classifies them as art
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 7:57 p.m. Whether they are intended to be art, a series of proclamations or just a practical joke, the “I’m Gay” tags have come to brighten up the Westwood community. Read more...
Photo: (By Elizabeth Elaine Engeda/ Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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November 30, 4:52 pm
Second Take: Lookalike contests bring social connections offline, demystify celebrity beauty
Editor’s note: This post was updated May 6 at 4:53 p.m. to update the featured art. Lookalike contests break the fourth wall, reminding people celebrities are human too. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
Arts, Lifestyle
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November 25, 10:10 pm
Pagan George, Hammer Museum hosts breathing exercise workshop to promote calmness
Participants breathed in calmness and breathed out worries at a workshop. Pagan George, who has taught yoga in Los Angeles for 30 years, taught 20 participants breath work at the Hammer Museum on Sunday. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Ron Finley’s temporary garden at the Hammer Museum. As part of the Breath(e) project, renowned meditation teacher and energetic healer Pagan George offered a lively, hands-on journey into the power of breath, exploring its potential in everyday living. (Courtesy of the Hammer Museum)
Arts, Film & TV
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November 25, 9:13 pm
Hammer Museum showcases UCLA alumnus David Lebrun’s filmography, presents live Q&A
This Sunday, Hammer Museum-goers dove deep into the filmography of UCLA alumnus, David Lebrun. Twenty years after its premiere at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, “Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision” returned to screens at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater featuring a live Q&A session with the film’s director, Lebrun. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the creator of “Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision,” David Lebrun (left) at his Q&A session hosted by the Hammer Museum on Sunday. Lebrun’s film screenings are part of the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s series “Transfigurations: A Weekend with David Lebrun. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)