In 1999, jazz musician Aram Shelton drove from Florida to Illinois in his brother’s orange Trans-Am, a bird with blazing wings adorning the hood. He came with a singular purpose: to seek jazz.
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UCLA alumnus delves into entertainment industry through music, film
In May 2012, Lee Amir-Cohen, a UCLA graduate student majoring in psychobiology, decided to post a rap song he created called “Fly Away” on YouTube. The song was drawn from a real event in Amir-Cohen’s life: the death of his ex-girlfriend’s mother.
Indian Student Union Culture Show takes a turn for drama
Bright lights and loud beats fill a stage as performers in colorful costumes arrive right on cue.
Rock the House: ORL, Habitat for Humanity to team together to raise campus awareness of substandard housing
Living in a plaza, hall, suite or apartment are some of the housing options that students on campus choose from. With the magic swipe of a key card, many students that live on the Hill have instant access to their bedrooms, a study lounge and even their own restrooms.
UCLA Jazz Combo Concert combines legends, lessons
Not many students of jazz have the rare chance to study under legends of the genre, but at UCLA they do.
Nikkei Student Union to celebrate Japanese American identity in 26th Annual Cultural Night
For decades, the culture nights held by the Nikkei Student Union (NSU) have featured performances such as Japanese drama, taiko drumming and modern Japanese hip-hop. NSU will hold its 26th Annual Cultural Night on Monday ““ not just as a celebration of Japanese American history and heritage, but also as a celebration of the Japanese American present and future.