The first word that director Eliza Laytner uses to describe her new play, “Women in Congress,” is “edgy” – not a word one would necessarily associate with a play that dates back to 392 B.C. A UCLA graduate student in directing, Laytner’s production is showing at UCLA’s Little Theater from Tuesday to Saturday. The cast […]
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Veg Heads: Study snacks
Finals week is fast approaching and most likely, the last thing you want to worry about is what to eat. So this week, columnists Shreya Aiyar and Regina Napolitano offer some tips for fast, tasty and sometimes even healthy vegan and vegetarian snacks to tide you over while you cram for your tests, write your […]
UCLA student who opened for OCHC’s Bruin Laughs! pursues love of comedy
A year and a half ago, Nathan Mosher, currently a first-year bioengineering student, was interning in a high school surgical program and working toward the goal of one day becoming a professional surgeon. An orthopedic surgeon pulled Mosher aside and gave him the advice to consider pursuing other passions that he may have, so that […]
‘Full-thyme Student’ blog teaches healthy, quick-cooking basics
When she first moved into her apartment, Sandy Bui took time out of her college routine to cook fresh meals. Now over a year after graduating, Bui is still cooking with college life in mind. Bui, a UCLA economics and political science alumna, has taken her cooking experiences from university and used them to start […]
The Veg Heads: Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a wonderful reason to get together and count blessings. However, when many of the dishes, including the famous turkey, are traditionally meat-derived, it can become a little tricky to enjoy the holiday when it seems like there’s little to nothing for vegetarians and vegans to enjoy. This week, columnists Shreya Aiyar and Regina […]
Students hold forum as part of Arts ReSTORE LA
The old, vacant Chili’s restaurant in Westwood is no longer a space where food is served, but rather where art is shared. Currently occupied by the Hammer Student Association and other UCLA student organizations and clubs, the building has been transformed into the student-run OPEN FORUM as part of the Hammer Museum’s initiative Arts ReSTORE […]
‘Lainie’s Cabaret’ student performers revisit songs from departed era
For four nights this week, the Freud Playhouse will be transformed into a swanky jazz nightclub complete with smoky lights, small tables and vocal performances from an era past. Students will be performing in “Lainie’s Cabaret at UCLA,” a production featuring classic American songs from the 1920s to the 1950s. The performance is led by […]