Favianna Rodriguez originally created an artwork of monarch butterflies to advocate for freedom of migration back in 2012. Seven years later, her butterflies are the namesake for an on-campus panel discussion. “The Butterfly Effect: Activism & Transformation through the Arts” will be hosted by the Visual and Performing Arts Education Program in Kaufman Hall on […]
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Author Angela Flournoy inspires students to draw on everyday experiences in workshop
Angela Flournoy said writing her first novel was like opening doors – if she didn’t find what she was looking for behind the first door, she would turn around and try another. Flournoy, a visiting associate professor, eventually published “The Turner House” in 2015 and has recently been named author-in-residence for the English department for […]
UCLA South Asian a cappella group Naya Zamaana hosts interstate competition
This post was updated April 13 at 9:15 p.m. A cappella teams from all over the country dueled on stage, performing a fusion of Western and traditional South Asian songs. Sahana, a South Asian singing competition, welcomed groups from various states to the Ackerman Grand Ballroom on Saturday. The competition was hosted by a UCLA […]
Student channels her self-confidence through burlesque in her new club
Belicia Tang traded in colorful ribbons for glamorous high heels. A serious knee injury at the age of 15 took a toll on the third-year psychology student’s self-esteem, forcing her to quit rhythmic gymnastics and turn to other forms of self-expression. Tang, a former Daily Bruin staffer, said she fell in love with the sensuality […]
Play looks into girls’ expectations, reality in responding to sexual misconduct
There’s a gulf between how someone thinks they’ll react to a certain situation and how they actually react, said playwright Anna Moench. Real confrontations are often complicated by power structures and imbalances. Exploring that gap is central to “Man of God,” which premieres Thursday at East West Players’ David Henry Hwang Theater in Los Angeles. […]
Instructor continues fiction series focusing on Asian culture, women’s power
Kung fu and figure skating merge to promote girl power and Asian representation in a recent novel. The pairing of the two sports comes to life in UCLA Extension instructor Henry Lien’s “Peasprout Chen” book series, where it is a martial art referred to as wu liu. The series’ second installment, “Peasprout Chen: Battle of […]
Documentary takes candid look at life of daring political reporter Molly Ivins
Progressive Texas journalist Molly Ivins lived a life of extremes, both personal and political. Her life is now on display in the documentary “Raise Hell: The Life of Molly Ivins,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend. Directed by Janice Engel, the film follows the life of the prominent liberal columnist through the […]