A wounded German officer in the vast Arab desert says to himself repeatedly in German, “There is no pain,” as he takes out a splinter stuck in his thigh. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Synergetic)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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September 4, 10:47 pm
Hothouse Residency provides LA dancers space to explore creative works
Los Angeles was not a dance-friendly town 21 years ago when Victoria Marks began teaching at UCLA. She said the entertainment industry’s enormous wealth hindered aspiring dance artists from affording rehearsal space in a city known for its involvement in movies. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Myrrhia Rodriguez (left) and Los Angeles performer Ali Kheradyar (right) are this year’s artists in residence for the Hothouse Residency. The program provides free dance studio space five days a week at UCLA during the summer. (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Lifestyle
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September 4, 10:45 pm
UCLA student strengthens SoulCycle brand through virtual platforms
Editor’s note: This post was updated on Jan. 18, 2021, to change the featured photograph. While the Daily Bruin employs a rigorous no-retractions policy, 2020-21 Editor in Chief Melissa Morris has granted an exception to policy in this single case. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year political science student Marie Samuel has gained 15,000 Instagram followers and uses social media for her job as ambassador of SoulCycle fitness. (Courtesy of Marie Samuel.)
Arts, Music
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August 29, 6:18 pm
FYF Fest 2016 lights up LA with electrifying performances
Now in its twelfth year, FYF Fest has become a staple in the Los Angeles music festival circuit. Weekend headliners Tame Impala, Kendrick Lamar, Grace Jones and LCD Soundsystem delivered mesmerizing shows that shook Exposition Park to its foundations. Read more...
Photo: FYF headliner and Saturday’s closing act Kendrick Lamar rapped into the night with hit songs “Collard Greens,” “These Walls” and “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe.” (Nina Crosby/Daily Bruin contributor)
Arts, Film & TV
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August 29, 1:38 am
TFT professor explores cultural differences in film ‘August in Berlin’
A small coffeehouse in Berlin housed the fortuitous meeting of two strangers, a German man and a Canadian woman. Although the two were reluctant about each other at first, spending 48 hours together allowed them to overcome barriers crafted by their own assumptions about their cultures and romantic statuses. Read more...
Photo: Film professor Becky Smith wrote and directed the film “August in Berlin” about two strangers meeting in a coffee shop. She filmed the movie over a span of eight days in Berlin, Germany. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
Arts, Music
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August 29, 1:38 am
Composer’s style integrates classical theory and modern soundscapes
The fusion of synthesizer sounds and violin harmonies in space opera “Star Wars” inspired Joe Trapanese to score for films like the ones he loved as a kid. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Joe Trapanese is a Hollywood film composer whose previous projects include the “Divergent” series and “Straight Outta Compton.” He will perform with the The Echo Society as its musical conductor. (Courtesy of Tim Navis)
Arts, Lifestyle
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August 29, 1:37 am
Alumna stirs things up as brand strategist in food industry
Natasha Phan grew up surrounded by decadent spices, meats, herbs, savory sauces and layer upon layer of flavor in her parents’ Asian-Latina market in Echo Park. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Natasha Phan is the brand strategist, creative director and communications specialist for many of alumnus Roy Choi’s restaurants, including Kogi food truck. (Courtesy of Audrey Ma)