The model minority mindset establishes a certain demographic as more successful than others, said Wendy Wang. However, those labeled as such – like Asian-Americans – often find it difficult to discuss, she said. Being Asian-American, she said her culture often puts pressure on younger generations to accomplish more. Students tend to overwork themselves to achieve […]
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Concert review: Vulnerability takes center stage in Quinn XCII’s engaging, humanizing performance
Quinn XCII led fans to “Another Day in Paradise” at The Wiltern. The Saturday show was part of the electric pop musician’s “From Tour with Love” tour, titled after his second album, “From Michigan with Love,” which celebrates individualism and nostalgia. Quinn XCII delivered heart-stopping bass rhythms from songs across his two albums. His encore […]
Dance Marathon concludes 18th annual fundraiser with emphasis on embrace
Drag queen Lorelei, hip-hop artist DaniLeigh and HIV awareness advocate Dontá Morrison took the stage throughout Dance Marathon. The 18th annual fundraiser, hosted by the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA, took place from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon in Pauley Pavilion. Speakers, student performers and musical headliners alternated their presence on the main stage as […]
Student musicians support AIDS awareness in waning hours of Dance Marathon
Two student singers and one pianist addressed the usefulness of Dance Marathon as well as expanded the topics covered to address mental illness. Second-year English student Ulani Mafate and third-year political science student Kevin Jang took the stage early Sunday morning. Mafate kicked off the performance, singing a medley of “God is a woman” by […]
Dance Marathon performer talks living with HIV, changing stigma surrounding it
Performer Kelly Gluckman, who has been living with HIV for more than eight years, said she feels healthier than ever before. Gluckman first took the stage in Pauley Pavilion around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. She explained in her set that storytelling is the art form she uses to heal. Despite the diagnosis, Gluckman said […]
Lostboycrow’s indie music provides dancers a relaxing interlude among the EDM
“Remember, don’t sit down,” instructed Lostboycrow 12 hours into the 18th annual Dance Marathon. The second headliner took the stage Saturday night in Pauley Pavilion along with his band members, fusing in his relaxed, indie genre into the otherwise more energetic music scene at the event. His 45-minute set emphasized the band’s instrumentation while performing […]
DaniLeigh delivers Dance Marathon’s first headlining performance at 10-hour mark
DaniLeigh played unreleased tracks to keep her audience on their feet at Dance Marathon. Going into the tenth hour of UCLA’s Dance Marathon, the event’s first headliner maintained students’ energies along with her four backup dancers. They got the crowd jumping while hip-hop artist DaniLeigh opened with her fast-paced song “No Limits.” Sarah Hinton, a […]