Terri Lyne Carrington received a full scholarship from Berklee College of Music at the age of 11. Now a Grammy award-winning drummer and vocalist, Carrington will perform at Royce Hall on Friday. In 2013, she became the first woman to ever receive a Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. Come Friday, she will take the […]
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Sugarcoated: With toppings abound, The Dolly Llama can make you one waffle with everything
In an era when dessert is often evaluated by its Instagram potential, Los Angeles shines as one of the world’s premier cities for sweet treats. Join Daily Bruin staffers each week as they visit different dessert joints, going behind the scenes to give you an exclusive look into the creation of trending sugary concoctions. A […]
Alumna uses photography to create conversation and capture stories of abortion
One in every three women will have an abortion in their lifetime – but many people are unaware of how common the procedure is, said Zinnia Moreno. The UCLA alumna is using photography to discuss the stigmatized subject in an exhibition at de Plume Gallery on Saturday. Moreno, who was previously a Daily Bruin photographer, […]
Alum directs film following life and disappearance of Oscar Zeta Acosta
He went from being the son of a peach picker to being a lawyer, activist and novelist. And yet, Oscar Zeta Acosta is oftentimes known simply for the fictional character based off him, said alumnus Phillip Rodriguez. Directed by Rodriguez, the film “The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo,” follows the life of writer […]
UCLA alum deals different approach to teaching poker, uses mathematical methods
Konstantinos “Duncan” Palamourdas uses a “John Wooden approach” when teaching poker strategy. Palamourdas, a UCLA alumnus, wanted to share his distinct perspective on the game from an analytical and scientific standpoint, using math concepts to approach poker. But Palamourdas also emphasizes the fact that players should be themselves, rather than following a certain gameplay template, […]
After Dark: Tamales, live music set ambiance for ‘¡Three Amigos!’ screening
Los Angeles’ blend of midnight movies, cult screenings and historic theaters offer late-night scares and childhood nostalgia back in the theater. Join columnist Nina Young as she attends different cult screenings each week to find out why audiences stay out so late after dark. Dancing marionettes, traditional tamales and mariachi music introduced a late-night screening […]
Professor unearths lost legacies of female pharaohs, parallels with women today
Cleopatra may have ruled more than two thousand years ago, but her reign is still teaching Kara Cooney about the relationship between women and power today. By examining the role of female rulers in ancient Egypt, she is better able to understand gender and power dynamics in today’s world, she said. In Cooney’s new book […]