In “On the Rise,” the Daily Bruin profiles up-and-coming musicians in Los Angeles. Though our subjects do not necessarily have direct connections with UCLA, they are artists who have brought their sounds to Los Angeles and have taken advantage of opportunities within the city’s thriving music scene. Michael Trewartha worked a day job at an […]
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TV Review: ‘Dear White People’
Last year’s Kanye Western party and last week’s gang sign photo leak provide reminders that racism is still present at UCLA. Like many colleges, UCLA prides itself on its diversity and inclusivity, yet faces constant reminders of inequality and intolerance. Considering the campus’ history of sociopolitical protesting, it is appropriate and perhaps slightly ironic that […]
Vinyl vendors: Reviewing stores around LA during resurgence of record sales
Vinyl has spun back into relevance. Sales of vinyls in the United States generally declined after 1979, but in the past 11 years they’ve grown in popularity again, according to Nielsen Music. I’ve been collecting vinyl from independent record stores in Los Angeles for about nine months. The record format creates a physical relationship between […]
A Taste for Adventure: Comparing the pungent aromas of jackfruit, durian
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. I eat a lot of fruits […]
Students showcase classic swimsuit trends at Sunset Recreation
The grassy lawn by the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center pool is a prime location for students to flaunt their new swimsuit styles while soaking up the sun. Students opted for simple bikinis that are easy to tan in but also feature trending prints and colors. Although the classic triangle top with cheeky bottoms are hardly […]
Album review: ‘This Old Dog’
Mac DeMarco went from recording music in his tiny Montreal apartment to becoming the poster boy of indie rock in just five years. Since his 2012 debut album “2” and subsequent 2014 breakout work “Salad Days,” the Canadian musician rose to fame meteorically. Between garnering critical acclaim and becoming an American music festival staple, DeMarco […]
Student designers, models step up to the runway for FAST fashion show
Taylor McGee’s fingers have been bleeding a lot in the past few days. She’s been hand-embroidering five of her 11 original fashion pieces. The third-year psychology student joined the Fashion and Student Trends club last year, and will be presenting her designs, along with about 70 other student designers and models, at the annual FAST […]