Floating light orbs and headphones play key roles in Murray Hidary’s classical music concerts. Composer Hidary has been crafting classical music since he was six years old, drawing inspiration from both theoretical physicists and Mozart. In his music he hopes to channel the energy of the universe and create a story in the process, he […]
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Second Take: Remasters of popular video games are not worth the money
Dressed like a giant flying rodent, I prowled dark alleyways, dishing out punishment to Gotham’s criminal underbelly. I changed the video game disc and became a magical sword-wielding Nord, slaying dragons with ease. Warner Bros. released “Batman: Return to Arkham” and Bethesda released “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition” in October, adding two more […]
Bar necessities: Bodega Wine Bar
Westwood’s bars, or lack thereof, can easily grow old for thirsty college students in search of a taproom suited to their tastes. Daily Bruin senior staffers Erin Nyren and William Thorne embark on a bar-sampling journey to uncover the best watering holes in Los Angeles. Over the next 10 weeks, they explain which have the […]
Q&A: UCLA alumna Geeta Malik discusses filmography and Indian heritage
Geeta Malik, an Indian-American Colorado native, grew up watching large-scale Bollywood musical numbers with her mother. Malik said the films inspired the Indian roots in her own film work. The UCLA alumna received the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting for her newest script “Dinner with Friends.” The screenplay follows the coming-of-age arc of a […]
Rap Music Club allows students to express themselves and pursue dreams
This post was updated Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m. “Hypnotize“ by The Notorious B.I.G. filled the ears of students entering a classroom in the Mathematical Sciences building for the weekly Rap Music Club meeting. For two hours on Wednesdays nights, the space becomes a stage for campus rappers. One by one, members take a turn […]
International student launches film career as ‘Laid in America’ associate producer
Ali Mahir Aksu was 18 years old when he traveled from his home country of Turkey to the United States. In the summer of 2012, Aksu attended Dream Careers’ summer internship program on the entertainment industry. The now fourth-year economics student is launching his dream career with a new title to his name: associate producer. […]
Dia de los Muertos celebrations bring ancestors, traditions back to life
Melted candles, painted sugar skulls, bright marigolds, delicious pastries and photos line a brightly colored tablecloth. A traditional Dia de los Muertos altar tells a story and captures the memories of those who have passed. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is traditionally celebrated in Mexico on Nov. 1 and 2. At UCLA, […]