Author Archives: David Chang

For those who believe a crooning hunchback is responsible for striking the bells atop the Powell Library Building, the giant Altec-Lansing Horn Speakers are, apparently, not apparent enough. “I never paid much attention to what’s up there,” Adam Mitchell, a second-year economics student, said. “I don’t even like that bell because every time it rings, […]

Renowned classical musicians, who collect prestigious awards and honors in bundles, take tremendous pride in their art. For instance, when the word “show” was accidentally uttered to him, acclaimed pianist Leon Fleisher quickly pounced on the misusage. “It isn’t really a show ““ it’s a concert,” Fleisher said. “A show is entertainment. A concert is […]

Juliana Gondek is to frequent flyer miles as Steve Lavin is to frequent flying objects. Gondek, a UCLA professor of voice and opera studies since 1997, traveled extensively during her touring days as a top-flight singer. She has sung in legendary concert halls like Geneva’s Grand Theater, Venice’s Teatro La Fenice, and Sapporo’s Kitara Concert […]

I’m a big fan of comedian Jimmy Kimmel. I’m an even bigger fan of ESPN.com columnist Bill “The Sports Guy” Simmons. So when I heard that ABC bet a king’s ransom on Kimmel to resuscitate late night programming, and Kimmel bet a case of beer on Simmons to write for the show, I felt obligated […]

Upon hearing the word “folk,” most students automatically think of something like the hokey song “She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain.” When they see the word “archive,” images of a dusty, dingy, dilapidated room with rats and spiderwebs come to mind. It’s no wonder the D.K. Wilgus Archive of Folksong and Music at UCLA is […]

We are four days away from the most highly anticipated extravaganza on television since the series premiere of Fox’s “Girls Club.” Come Sunday, my fridge will be stocked and my eyes will be locked on the TV. So don’t even think about calling me because I don’t want to miss a minute of the Food […]

The black-hooded sweater adorned with Bob Marley’s visage worn by Jared Burton only hints at all the things he has to say about the world. “What’s interesting about Bob Marley is that he talked about Zion a lot, and right now there’s a whole anti-Zionist movement going on with Palestine and Israel,” Burton said. “I […]