UCLA student tour guides at Hammer lead ‘conversation’ between art

A crowd of 13 spectators huddled around a painting, Njideka Akunyili Crosby’s “And We Begin to Let Go,” hung on the dimly lit wall of the Hammer gallery. It was a larger crowd than usual. It is rare to see more than one UCLA student at a museum activity, said Weiwen Balter, a Hammer student […]

Halftime Signatures: Alto saxophonist relishes harmony in tight-knit section

In anticipation of the UCLA-USC football matchup Thanksgiving weekend, Daily Bruin A&E features members of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band. Today’s installment profiles Noah Ashman, a second-year mechanical engineering student and alto saxophone section leader. The UCLA Bruin Marching Band erupted into the tune of “The Mighty Bruins” as the scoreboard flashed the final score: […]

Halftime Signatures: Trombone section leader shares enthusiasm, knowledge with fellow players

In anticipation of the UCLA-USC football matchup Thanksgiving weekend, Daily Bruin A&E features members of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band. Today’s installment profiles Justin Hang, a third-year international development studies student and trombone section leader. Justin Hang set foot onto the pristinely trimmed grass of the Rose Bowl for the first time in September of […]

Submission: GSA must revoke policies that bar group funding based on viewpoints

It has recently been reported that the Graduate Student Association has adopted a policy to deny student funding to groups that endorse or are even connected to campaigns in support of divestment from companies that violate Palestinian human rights. In an official email sent to organizers of the Diversity Caucus, GSA President Milan Chatterjee declared […]

Artist portrays everyday movements in ‘The Symphonic Body’

Two women begin to dance. One sways her arms above her head while the second turns sideways in her chair, twirling her wrists in tight circles. The two women are UCLA custodians, and the choreography for their dance was inspired by years of scrubbing toilet bowls and wiping windows, of replacing trash bags and cleaning […]

Halftime Signatures: UCLA marching band flutist finds camaraderie through supporting role

In anticipation of the UCLA-USC football matchup Thanksgiving weekend, Daily Bruin A&E features members of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band. Today’s installment profiles Lauren Payne, a fourth-year political science student and the flute section leader. The game was tied and the victor would be determined by one field goal. The UCLA Bruin Marching Band watched […]

2015 UCLA Game Art Festival: hands-on at The Hammer

Arcade machines, intricate game pieces and a plethora of digital, multimedia and board games will inhabit the Hammer Museum on Wednesday. Among them, something bigger will be at play. A collaboration between the UCLA Game Lab and the Hammer Museum, the 2015 UCLA Game Art Festival will explore the intersection between art and gaming, said […]