Some musicians may frown upon heckling, but mariachi performers often encourage supportive yelling, or grito, during their concerts. Grito can often be heard at performances by Mariachi de Uclatlán, a performance branch of UCLA’s Music of Mexico Ensemble. Directed by Grammy award-winning lecturer Jesús Guzmán, the Music of Mexico Ensemble practices traditional mariachi music in […]
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Screening Science: ‘The 12th Man’ conditions should wrack the protagonist’s body and mind
The brain is willing to sacrifice every part of the human body to save itself. This self-preservationist anatomical phenomenon will be a key component in “The 12th Man,” released nationwide Friday. Set during World War II, the film portrays the true story of Norwegian resistance commando Jan Baalsrud (Thomas Gullestad) as he makes a daring […]
Faculty composers to showcase musical pieces inspired by poems, nature
Faculty composers will present their original works at a concert Tuesday, showcasing a myriad of inspirations from birchwood trees to poetry. The works of members of UCLA’s composition faculty will be played in Schoenberg Hall. Peter Golub, an adjunct professor of composition and film music, said faculty concerts allow students to experience a range of […]
Designathon encourages collaboration of students with diverse experience, perspectives
Students designed apps to facilitate recycling on campus and vibrant graphics depicting the circle of life at Designathon on Saturday. Designathon, hosted by Bruin Entrepreneurs and UCLA’s Creative Lab, was a daylong event that provided educational resources for students interested in design, such as interactive workshops, panels featuring design industry professionals and a growth-themed competition […]
Global Melodies: Returning from three decades of hiatus, Thai music ensemble continues to grow
Adjunct assistant professor Supeena Insee Adler revived UCLA’s Music of Thailand Ensemble after spending 100 hours refurbishing decayed Thai instruments. David Morton, a former professor at UCLA’s department of music, originally founded the ensemble in 1964 using instruments he personally acquired from Thailand. However, after Morton’s retirement in 1985, the ensemble went on hiatus indefinitely […]
Screening Science: How we’re comparing to the technology of the ‘Avengers’
Ten years of action, comedy and drama will culminate in one epic battle. Releasing Friday, “Avengers: Infinity War” pits our beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe superheroes against Thanos in a dramatic showdown. While Thanos attempts to procure the six infinity stones to bring devastation to the universe, the Avengers and their allies will vie to stop […]
Student designs appealing socks based on UCLA’s banana obsession
Tina Li designed a pair of socks inspired by the UCLA trend of students swiping copious banana from the dining halls. The socks, called “The Most APPEALING Crew Socks,” depict the yellow fruits lined up in rows. The first-year pre-business economics student launched her sock company HapiThreads on April 2 and currently sells three […]