Twisting, twirling and gliding across a multicolored stage, the Sunland Dancers perform “Friend” in the courtyard of the Hammer Museum. “This is a new piece; we’ve done versions of it, but really this version is made for this stage — with this bamboo, with these people — and it’s never going to happen like this again,” said artist Jmy James Kidd. Classified under the performance’s name James Kidd Studio, this dance group is one of 35 new artists selected to be featured in the Hammer’s “Made in L.A. 2014” exhibition, now until Sept. 7.
On Aug. 5, 2011, doctors told Justin Wilford, a UCLA geography lecturer, what no parent wants to hear. His 4-year-old son, Max, had brain cancer. About two months later, Wilford and his wife, Audra Wilford, founded the MaxLove Project, a nonprofit organization that helps children fighting cancer and other life-threatening conditions. More »
Skillfully gliding past the car in front of him, Rupen Dajee comes to a long bend in the road. He then leans into the turn until both his bike and his body are seemingly inches away from the asphalt. More »
The bright pink yo-yo ricochets into the air, held airborne on neon green string before it flies back into the hands of Ian Johnson, a first-year business economics student and World Yo-Yo Contest contestant. More »
Hundreds of people gathered in Royce Quad to mourn the recent deaths of UC Santa Barbara students in the Isla Vista tragedy. With candles in their hands, UCSB and UCLA students, parents and alumni heard the words of those personally affected by the incident. More »
UCLA makes a splash with state of the art water filtration system More »
The mind is mightier than the sword when it comes to kendo. Kendo trainers emphasize self-control, intimidation and correct posture. “It’s more than just hitting your opponent, it’s more than just violence, it’s a mental game,” said Rachel Carrillo, UCLA Kendo Club president and fourth-year economics student, as she defines kendo in her own words after the team’s tournament on Sunday. More »