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October 14, 12:00 am

UCLA alumnus shines as villainous Hans in Disney’s ‘Frozen – Live’

Nine UCLA alumni joined the cast of “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” performing as Elsa, Olaf, Hans, Kristoff or the ensemble. The live adaptation of the 2013 Disney animated film “Frozen” currently plays three times a day at Disney California Adventure after opening in May. Read more...

Photo: Theater, film and television alumnus Michael Starr portrays the role of Hans, the two-faced antagonist of Disney’s “Frozen,” in the live theatrical production of the show at Disney California Adventure. Hans is one of Starr’s first major roles playing a villain. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Lifestyle, Music

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October 14, 12:00 am

Desert Trip offers fans of all ages chance to see heroes perform

Hannah Nizinski skipped class trying to buy tickets to see the classic rock heroes of her childhood. This weekend, the second-year business economics student will attend the rock music festival Desert Trip with her father, who she said first introduced her to the genre. Read more...

Photo: The Empire Polo Club will host Weekend 2 of rock festival Desert Trip beginning Friday. It’s the same venue as the annual shows Stagecoach Festival and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 13, 7:40 pm

Photo: UCLA students showcase unique fall fashion styles on campus

Lifestyle editor Nate Nickolai and assistant Photo editor Michael Zshornack highlight fashionable UCLA students on campus. Featured below are fashion forward trends like neutral colored outfits and hat accessories, along with more unique takes on fall clothing such as self-painted pants and French inspired neck ties. Read more...

Photo: Second-year undeclared student Kiriko Kajiwara decorated her own pants, which she bought at Goodwill, with paints. Kajiwara said she wears bright colors because they make her happy. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)

Arts, Film & TV

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October 13, 12:00 am

Alumna talks human side of ‘Halloween of Horror’ episode of ‘The Simpsons’

Forty-three UCLA staff members and alumni were involved in projects nominated for the 2016 Emmy awards in 16 different categories. Over the course of four weeks, the A&E staff will feature some of these UCLA affiliated nominees and their projects. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Carolyn Omine wrote the 2015 episode “The Simpsons: Halloween of Horror,” which was Emmy-nominated in 2016 for Outstanding Animated Program. (Courtesy of Carolyn Omine)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 13, 12:00 am

Alumnae encourage walking with Santa Monica crosswalk art

Crossing the street is now a work of art in Santa Monica. Francie Stefan, the mobility manager for the city of Santa Monica, worked with Los Angeles-based urban design firm Here Design Studio, LLC to launch a pilot program in September to paint two crosswalks near the Third Street Promenade. Read more...

Photo: Two alumnae from the School of Public Affairs worked on decorating Santa Monica crosswalks to encourage walking around the city. The design at Arizona and Second streets depicts reaching hands. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 12, 11:03 pm

Student takes a cut of the dorm barbering business

Slow hip-hop music flowed out of the speakers and through the dorm bathroom. Holding a razor, Jason Kuang gave a haircut to his client as the two chatted about upcoming concerts and hip-hop artists they like. Read more...

Photo: First-year pre-business economics student Jason Kuang sells haircuts for $10 to UCLA students and bases his business out of his dorm hall bathroom. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 11, 11:22 pm

UCLA senior scholar inflates happiness on campus through balloon art

More than 100 students stood locked outside of Bunche 1209B waiting for class to start, when a silver balloon suddenly shot out over the crowd. The students’ eyes traced the balloon’s trajectory, and David Perkins quickly reached into the large fanny pack hanging just above his waist and pulled out another silver balloon. Read more...

Photo: David Perkins (right) is a participant in the UCLA Senior Scholars program. Along with playing instruments like the clarinet and the shofar, Perkins taught himself the art of balloon tying and can make teddy bears, swords and hats like the one he made Gary Vartanian, a fifth-year economics student (left). (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin)


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