The halls of Melnitz, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadow the potential of students at UCLA. After studying in 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 […]
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Student’s piano academy aims to inspire students with upbeat lessons
Nick Haffner said the best piano teachers are those who can pass their passion on to their students. The first-year undeclared student started Nick Haffner’s Piano Academy his junior year of high school in his hometown of Renton, Washington. The academy has a staff of three teachers, including Haffner, and offers private piano lessons for […]
Dorm Dining: Rice cooker to the rescue with chicken noodle soup on a rainy day
Life on the Hill doesn’t exactly allow ample opportunity for experimentation with cooking, leading to a routine diet at the dining halls. Over the course of the quarter, columnist Andrew Warner sets out to break the culinary monotony of dorm life, armed with a rice cooker and a few pantry staples. I was practically raised […]
Oscars 2017 Q&A: UCLA alum reflects on stuntwoman role in ‘La La Land’
The entry of Melnitz Hall, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadow the potential of students at UCLA. After studying in 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 […]
Oscars 2017: ‘La La Land’-inspired dance classes offer insight into fancy footwork
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone aren’t the only ones who tap and waltz around the “City of Stars.” In “La La Land,” aspiring actress Mia (Stone) and jazz pianist Sebastian (Gosling) are determined to pursue their dreams together while singing and dancing around Los Angeles. 3rd Street Dance, a dance studio in LA, celebrated the […]
Boulevard Bites: The Butcher’s Daughter’s healthy, versatile menu is a vegetarian delight
Finding a delicious restaurant in Los Angeles can be difficult among the city’s thousands of dining options. To help readers narrow down their search, the Daily Bruin will review restaurants located along main streets near UCLA each week. Don’t be deceived by the name – the Butcher’s Daughter boasts an all-vegetarian menu by shifting the […]
LA’s Air + Style festival measures up to expectations for music fans
In a world filled with mega festivals like Lollapalooza and Coachella, Air + Style provides a more intimate festival experience that features both established and up-and-coming artists. At boarding and musical festival Air + Style, performers strum guitars and shred the gnar. The festival, owned by professional skateboarder and snowboarder Shaun White, takes place annually […]