Time and time again, Lady Macbeth has held her own as a powerful leading lady among male-dominated Shakesperean casts. This Thursday, however, she won’t be the only one. “It’s refreshing to have women be powerful and scary, and to not have Lady Macbeth just be an anomaly,” said Lexi Cary, a fourth-year English student and […]
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Alumnae startup ‘Enrou’ seeks change through consumerism
Donating money, collecting clothes or participating in buy-one-give-one programs are common ways to support people living in developing communities. Enrou has a more sustainable method in mind. Co-founded by two UCLA alumna last year, Enrou is one of the startup businesses participating in the 2014 Startup Rivalry: UCLA vs. USC, a competition in which UCLA […]
Album Review: ‘Helios’
Picture an inverted pyramid. The top starts off broad and incorporates new musical styles. Then, the layers slim down to a single point, pulling away newer techniques and leaving only the raw core of a pop-rock band. Following this pyramid, The Fray manages to showcase its advanced skill set while keeping true to the band’s […]
Mixology: Sangrias
Sometimes, you need to give things a second chance – and that goes for cocktails, too. Each week, columnist Ashley Jakubczyk discusses a new mixed drink, where to get it in Westwood and how you can concoct your own version at home. – – – I’ll admit that my first experience with sangria was unpleasant. […]
Album Review: ‘Voices’
Dreamy vocals and heavy beats weave together to create an out-of-body listening experience in Phantogram’s second album, “Voices.” While most bands in this stage of their existence would have faded from the spotlight, psychedelic group Phantogram returns from its three-year hiatus with a highly anticipated album. The electronic pop pair, made up of Josh Carter […]
UCLA student writes music for award-winning films, games
In the span of four years, fourth-year music composition student Eric Cappello has composed his own music for numerous award-winning short films, video games and feature films. One of his most notable works is in the short film, “Frame”(2011), which won the Silver Tripod Award for Best Original Soundtrack and the award for Best Drama […]
Movie Review: ‘The Wind Rises’
“The Wind Rises” Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Walt Disney Pictures 3.5 / 5.0 paws When Hayao Miyazaki, possibly the world’s most beloved animation director, announced retirement while premiering his latest film, “The Wind Rises,” his hopeful fans noted that this is not the first time he’s expressed such a sentiment. A year later, he has […]