The sounds of drums, Arabic lyrics and quick feet tapping and shuffling filled the room on the third floor of Ackerman Union as third-year political science student Rayan Naouchi led the members of the Lebanese Social Club during a rehearsal of a traditional dabke dance.
Author Archives: Andrea Seikaly
MTV Movie Awards expand with new categories
Hollywood award season may technically have ended a few months ago with the Academy Awards, but the 2012 MTV Movie Awards will recognize one more set of winners in less traditional categories.
That's a wrap: _Biopics flesh out late celebrities for newer generations_
After achieving widespread fame during their lifetimes, some public figures are later reincarnated in films about their lives and careers.
_That's a wrap: New Wal-Mart service digitally preserves hard-copy movies_
In recent years, the ways that we experience movies have begun to change as our world has become increasingly digitalized.
UCLA Arts Party to feature interactive activities inspired by current exhibitions
Museums tend to have a reputation for being cold, boring buildings with artifacts, sculptures and paintings that should be admired from a distance and not touched.
That's a wrap: _Humanized narratives of nature films resonate strongly with audiences_
Growing up in San Diego, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld introduced me to wild animals from a young age. From elephants, giraffes and tigers to dolphins and Shamu, I was not only interested in these animals but also in the prospect of being able to see them up close.
Crossover artist Ximena Sariñana recalls her road to Coachella
After appearing in a series of telenovelas and movies, Mexican pop artist Ximena Sariñana released her debut Spanish-language album in 2008. In August, Sariñana made the transition to English with a brand new self-titled record that has earned her an international fan base. The Daily Bruin’s Andrea Seikaly spoke with Sariñana about the crossover and her musical inspirations in anticipation of her upcoming performance at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.