Isabelle McGrew and Riley Rojas’ clothing brand emerged from feelings of frustration and insecurity. In response, McGrew and Rojas, third- and second-year political science students, respectively, created Izzy & Riley, a college game-day clothing company. The brand’s website officially launched Sept. 12 after the pair spent months building up anticipation on their Instagram. McGrew and […]
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Podcast focuses on creative sustainable solutions to environmental issues
The “Planet Innovation” podcast introduces listeners to wine made without grapes and plastic made from algae. The podcast is spearheaded by creator Magali Delmas, a UCLA professor and director of the UCLA Center for Corporate Environmental Performance, as well as a team of students who hope to relay innovative, green solutions to businesses and consumers. […]
‘The Pride’ production to kick off alumnus-led LGBTQ-focused theater company
Sexuality and relationships are explored in alternating time periods – the 1950s and the present day – in “The Pride.” The play, premiering July 27 at the McCadden Place Theatre in Hollywood, is the first production by My Big Fat Queer Theatre Company. The company, founded in June by director and UCLA theater alumnus Charles […]
Alumna looks at childhood with a new lens through documentary
Seven-month-old Faith Strongheart was left alone, sleeping beside a campfire. Her mother later returned to find Strongheart burning in the hot coals of the flame. The burns scarred approximately a third of her body and required nearly all of her toes to be amputated, Strongheart said. The MFA alumna is directing a documentary that unravels […]
UCLA art student creates pieces melding ancient myths, technology
Sarah Rosalena Brady drew inspiration from both artificial intelligence and ancient sculptures for her upcoming exhibition. The design media arts graduate student will debut “Coyotes in Two Directions,” an art gallery featuring three technological works, Thursday at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA’s Art | Sci Center gallery. Brady’s kinetic art pieces, “The Animist,” “Coyotes […]
Global Melodies: Music of African Americans Ensemble draws inspiration from history of gospel
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s department of ethnomusicology offers a range of different ensembles spanning multiple regions throughout the world, each with a rich musical dynamic and sound. In “Global Melodies,” the Daily Bruin will feature various world music ensembles in an effort to showcase the diversity of music within the department. Traditional […]
Geeks Who Drink brings weekly trivia nights to Ackerman Union
Students no longer have to leave campus to partake in trivia nights. Trivia company Geeks Who Drink debuted its first UCLA trivia night Monday at Wolfgang Puck Express in Ackerman Union. Attendees were welcome to participate solo or with a team and were tested on a wide variety of topics, ranging from television shows such […]