Zach Martinucci transforms his Westwood apartment into a cafe when he invites friends over for nights of Trader Joe’s wine and homemade Italian cuisine. On these nights, the apartment starkly contrasts with the fraternity houses surrounding it, said Martinucci’s roommate Will Greenberg. An old-fashioned light piece hangs from the ceiling of their living room, illuminating […]
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Student-formed Shakespeare theater company aims for audience engagement
Muse of Fire will perform “Henry IV” in a renovated liquor store in Koreatown. Muse of Fire, a classical theater company with a focus on Shakespeare’s works, was formed over the course of the 2016-2017 school year by fourth-year theater students Will Block, Margaret Starbuck and Renee MacDonald. By performing their play in the small […]
Grad student illustrates passion for art restoration at conservation studio
Ofelia Marquez Stephens recently worked on some coffins. She filled in cracks, resewed fabric and reapplied a missing piece for her job as an art restorer. Stephens has been working as an art restorer for about seven years. The graduate student in art is finishing her two-year master’s degree with a specialization in sculpture and […]
Students find confidence, fight negative body image through cosplay
Gunilla Leuterio cosplays at conventions, festivals and Trader Joe’s. The fourth-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student enjoys getting together with friends and randomly heading to the supermarket in costumes from different anime or manga series. Leuterio says that people are often very confused when they see her wearing elaborate costumes of characters such as […]
Student guitarist, Spring Sing winner aims to continue music outside UCLA
David Miller launched his musical career at UCLA in De Neve Plaza with a white electric guitar. Miller was holding a jam session in De Neve Plaza during week zero of his first year when Eva Barrosse randomly stopped and started to sing along. The two continued to stay in touch and began playing together […]
Student uses photography to shed light on religious, political issues
Frances “Frankie” Tyska started out snapping photos of family and friends. Now her images tackle topics of religion and politics. The first-year art student has four cameras, which she uses to capture images that reflect political events and spark conversation among viewers. Tyska said that she wants to make visual thesis statements with her work, […]
Student creates YouTube videos on life at UCLA, inspires others to vlog
Cindy Thai documented the entirety of her Rieber Vista dorm room during her move-in day vlog, which has since amassed over 600,000 views on YouTube. “In the video I am shrieking with happiness half the time,” Thai said. “It packs in all the excitement of starting college, so I think that’s why people are drawn […]