Artists Lois Weaver and Peggy Shaw thought of a performance idea after visiting Governors Island in upstate New York. They were warned not to dig into the ground because cannonballs from the Civil War could detonate on contact. The two women realized the underground remains of New York Harbor, called unexploded ordnances, are representative of […]
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Alumnus to perform one-man play on Christianity and homosexuality
Tim Lewis was aware he had feelings for the same sex throughout his restrictively religious upbringing, but in order to hide that part of himself from others, he decided to attend a Christian college. His time spent studying for his undergraduate degree reinvigorated his faith and he came to a new understanding of his identity […]
Dorm Dining: Rice-cooker Parisian beef saute, a tribute to Julia Child
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. Julia Child changed the […]
‘S.L.A.Y.’ art gallery celebrates women in the workplace
The word “slay” colloquially means to succeed at something amazing, but for UCLA national honor society Mortar Board, it’s an acronym for empowerment. “S.L.A.Y. – Strong Ladies Aiding You” is a multisensory gallery hosted by Mortar Board, running until Sunday in Kerckhoff Art Gallery. The exhibit features pictures and descriptions of influential female figures from […]
Second Take: Lena Dunham’s white feminism ignores intersections of race, sexuality
Telling people you wished you had an abortion is unacceptable. So is outing your sister to your parents, and then again in the public eye, not to mention equating Jewish men to dogs. These are all things Lena Dunham, creator and actress of the HBO show “Girls,” has done. The amount of praise and notoriety […]
Boulevard Bites: The Tuck Room Tavern offers tasty options for Valentine’s Day dates
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. Nothing says romantic like a candlelit dinner under a giant mural of dancing bears dressed like a […]
Restaurant Review: Sweetfin Poké hooks customers with bright, bold flavors
The white walls and countertops clash with the bright pink tuna at Sweetfin Poké, relaxing the mind while lightening up the taste buds. The small shop is situated one block from the Hammer Museum and is the latest in the Los Angeles poke chain of four restaurants. The newest addition to the Westwood poke scene […]