When Steve Jobs passed away in late 2011, the reaction to his illustrious and world-changing career was, to put it lightly, divisive. The world seems to acknowledge how Jobs helped advance computing technology to where it is today, but recognizes that perhaps he didn’t use the most honorable corporate methods as co-founder of Apple Inc. Read more...
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In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...
Photo: “The Last Kingdom” immerses viewers into its world through clear storytelling and eventful climaxes, allowing many fans to crossover from “Game of Thrones” to it with ease. (Courtesy of Alexander Dreymon)
Yogi Bridget Bruggeman slipped into the tree pose, imagining roots were growing from the bottom of her feet and into the ground. A second-year international development studies and Spanish student, Bruggeman said the grounding exercise helps center her, whether she is teaching a yoga class or taking one. Read more...
Photo: Second-year international development studies and Spanish student Bridget Bruggeman said she became hooked on yoga during high school but did not start teaching until college. She said coaching helped her become a more loving and compassionate person. (Bailey Greene/Daily Bruin)
The magical kingdom of Westeros and corrupt boardwalks of Atlantic City are now more accessible for UCLA students. The UCLA Student Technology Center announced Friday in an email that students living in UCLA housing will now have access to their own HBO GO and MAX GO accounts, without additional charge. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Housing residents now have access to their own HBO GO and MAX GO accounts through Campus Televideo, without additional charge to their plan. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA alumni Ben Arfmann, JP Castel and Justin Perkinson spent two weeks in Sitka, Alaska filming through the cold, rain and snow in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness for their survival series pilot. Read more...
Photo: Actor and cinematographer Justin Perkinson (left), writer and director Ben Arfmann (center) and producer JP Castel (right) – all UCLA alumni – spent two weeks in the Alaskan wilderness filiming their TV show “Dead or Alive – Stranded in the Alaskan Wilderness,” which premiered on the History Channel (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin)
The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...
Photo: Alternative band Radiohead first topped the music charts with its debut single “Creep” in 1992. Its latest album is slated to be released by the end of 2015. (Courtesy of James Dimmock)
Joe Del Rio glanced through the pages of LA Weekly and spotted an advertisement for UCLA Extension music industry courses. The singer-songwriter then decided to travel from his hometown of Fresno to Los Angeles, where he is now pursuing a career as a musician by day and studying at UCLA Extension by night. Read more...
Photo: Joe Del Rio, a UCLA Extension student, is currently working on his debut full-length album as part of a local music initiative by record label All Welcome Records. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
