Saturday, May 17

Ebb & Flow festival dances for environmental action at Ballona Creek

When trying to make a splash, things are bound to Ebb & Flow. Taking place at Ballona Creek, Heidi Duckler Dance’s biannual Ebb & Flow festival explores themes of climate change and environmental activism. Read more...

Photo: (Left to right) Himerria Wortham, Haylee Nichele and Toogie Barcelo perform their site-specific piece, entitled “Lake Enchanto,” in 2017. This Saturday, Heidi Duckler Dance’s Ebb & Flow arts festival will take place at Ballona Creek. (Courtesy of Heidi Duckler Dance)


REACH at UCLA creates hub for student content creators to connect, grow together

A new social media club at UCLA is reaching beyond a collegiate rivalry. Branching out from its founding USC chapter in early 2023, REACH at UCLA launched as a hub for students interested in social media, digital marketing and content creation, said co-president and fourth-year communication student Amelie Phua. Read more...

Photo: Members of REACH at UCLA gather for a group photo. The organization was founded as a hub for students interested in pursuing careers in social media, content creation and digital marketing. (Courtesy of Nila Makhfi. Photo illustration by Alicia Caldera)


Startup BruinRent streamlines apartment searching with student-centric metrics

BruinRent holds the key to apartment hunting. Tailored specifically to the UCLA community, the student-built platform provides listings of rental properties as well as features of each place, such as amenities and noise level, to simplify the rental process. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Natasha Cheung, Janak Sunil and Sana Indap stand together. The three students are members of BruinRent, a new startup dedicated to making apartment hunting easier. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)



Yukai Daiko drums up cheer and culture through taiko community

Yukai Daiko is drumming up cheer, culture and community. Founded in 2004, the organization offers Bruins the opportunity to participate in the Japanese art of taiko drumming. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in turquoise-colored traditional wear, members of Yukai Daiko practice the Japanese art of taiko at the San Jose Obon Festival. Nearly two decades old, the club seeks to embrace a blend of modernity and tradition within its musical performances. (Courtesy of Riley Stokes)


‘Every meal makes a difference’: Lives Without Knives advocates for veganism

A student-run social enterprise is encouraging Westwood to taste a plant-forward lifestyle. Led by second-year cognitive science student Chandni Sacheti, Lives Without Knives works to redefine and simplify the concept of veganism for people of all ages. Read more...

Photo: Chandni Sacheti holds four vegan cookies. The second-year cognitive science student founded Lives Without Knives when she was a high schooler in Hong Kong. (Courtesy of Chandni Sacheti)




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