Consent or rape: A play in Westwood implies it isn’t so black and white. “Actually,” a two-person play at the Geffen Playhouse, realistically depicts modern hookup culture and the difficulties of defining consent; it shows two sides of an often ambiguous situation. The play compels active thought and emotional engagement with the story of two […]
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Video: Singing to Spring Sing: Haylee Hessell
Haylee Hessell is a third-year english major and soloist in Spring Sing 2017. At the age of 15, she picked up the guitar and began writing and composing her own songs. Watch as she performs an original, “Your Place.”
UCLA film society allows students to bring original screenplays to life
Students from any major or background – regardless of experience – can sit in the director’s chair and bring their screenplays to life. Each quarter, The Film and Photography Society at UCLA accepts submissions of screenplays from students, both members and nonmembers. The eight members of the executive board then read and review the submissions […]
Second Take: ’13 Reasons Why’ sequel may fall short despite public demand
Some of my favorite television series have been analogous to a shooting star – unexpected, attention-grabbing and one-of-a-kind. “13 Reasons Why,” a recent release on Netflix but a long-time favorite of mine since reading the book of the same name 10 years ago, is one such shooting star of a show. There is one catch […]
A Taste for Adventure: Silkworm soup flavor surprises, texture proves to be deal-breaker
Los Angeles brings together cultures and cuisine from all around the world. The city’s markets and restaurants offer menus that may be a little different from the typical dining hall menu. Each week, columnist Matthew Fernandez will plunge into LA’s culinary scene and try food he’s never eaten before. “The Lion King” was one of […]
Album review: ‘Ether’
Just like his 2010 hit “Airplanes,” B.o.B is ready to soar again. Hip-hop singer B.o.B is making a comeback with his new 12-song album, “Ether.” Although B.o.B quietly released the albums “Psycadelik Thoughtz” and “Elements” in 2015 and 2016, respectively, “Ether” sets itself apart from his previous projects. The album’s confident, determined sound allows B.o.B […]
UCLA Extension students showcase award-winning short films at festival
Santa Monica Pier authorities asked Marc Pannia to leave the pier. He was filming the bright, flashing ferris wheel and arcades without a permit. The UCLA Extension alumnus was attempting to get footage of an actress enjoying the carnival games at the pier for his film “OverAgain.” He ended up shooting scenes of her smiling […]