Category Archives: Arts

Daily Bruin writers try ‘La La Land’

A week before the Oscars, the 3rd Street Dance Studio hosts a La La Land choreography workshop to learn the steps of “A Lovely Night,” a dance sequence featured in the Oscar-nominated movie. Watch as Daily Bruin writers Roberto Luna Jr. and Alexandra Del Rosario get out of the newsroom and attempt to follow in […]

Opera helps UCLA music student Sophie Patterson find her voice

Sophie Patterson has always been loud. At UCLA, she uses her voice to belt out opera in class. But in high school, she was bullied for being too outspoken, she said. The first-year music performance student and mezzo-soprano has been studying and pursuing a professional career in opera for three years. She uses her voice […]

Second Take: Amy Adams deserved Best Actress Oscar nomination for ‘Arrival’

I’m not usually one to make preliminary bets on Oscar nominations. But this time around, I was confident I would hear Amy Adams’ name among the contenders for Best Actress in a Leading Role because of her stellar performance in the science fiction film “Arrival.” I saw the movie in 2016, and Adams’ performance stuck […]

Oscars 2017: Alum tackles production design on nominated war film ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

The entry of Melnitz Hall, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadows the potential of students at UCLA. After studying within the entertainment capital of the United States, some Bruin filmmakers go on to contribute to award-winning films. In the week leading up to the 2017 Academy Awards, Daily Bruin A&E will spotlight UCLA alumni behind […]

Radio: Passion for the piano leads to student business

Nick Haffner is no stranger to teaching the piano. Haffner, a first-year undeclared student, has utilized his early passion for playing the piano as a skill and asset in his professional life. After teaching his peers piano at a young age, Haffner decided to create a business teaching children from different backgrounds and experiences how […]

Bruin Backstory: Oscars 2017

The halls of Melnitz, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadow the potential of students at UCLA. After studying within the entertainment capital of the United States, some Bruin filmmakers go on to contribute to award-winning films. In the week leading up to the 2017 Academy Awards, Daily Bruin A&E will spotlight UCLA alumni behind the […]