Friday, April 17

UCLA Bruin Bash 2013 to feature Tyga, E-40

With Bruin Bash 2013 only a week away, the Campus Events Commission and the Cultural Affairs Commission have released this year’s lineup. This year’s Bruin Bash lineup is taking a strictly hip-hop feel with California rappers Tyga and E-40. Read more...

Photo: Last year’s Bruin Bash featured Panamanian hip hop duo Las Rakas, indie rock band Ra Ra Riot and hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang.




Brad Carter launches Kickstarter campaign to record album after his brain surgery video goes viral

In an operating room with his skull and brain exposed, Brad Carter jammed on his guitar, specially made from crates used to store shotgun shells. Dr. Read more...

Photo: Carter uses a fingerpicking style inspired by flamenco and classical guitar styles he learned at an early age. The effect that his disease had on his playing technique influenced him to find treatment immediately.


Movie review: ‘Riddick’

With the innumerable remakes, reboots and sequels deluging Hollywood recently, “Riddick,” the third installment in the “Riddick” series, warrants anticipatory disappointment. However, “Riddick” proves to be an exception, never rising above expectations for a summer action movie but still remaining an enjoyable distraction. Read more...



UCLA Bruin Bash student DJs announced

The Cultural Affairs Commission and the Campus Events Commission have announced the opening act of this year's Bruin Bash: a combination of two student DJs, Jeffrey Hsiao and Bentley Montes, have been selected to perform for the first 45 minutes of the concert. Read more...