The walls of Diana Ford’s classroom dissolve into an open field as she puts on a pair of Oculus Rift goggles. Within the artificial realm created by the Oculus Rift headset, Ford chases after a ball only to run straight into a surrounding wall in her classroom, blurring virtual reality and reality. Ford, a lecturer […]
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HOOLIGAN’s rendition of ‘Rent’ shows real people beneath AIDS stigma
Harmonized voices echoed through the north end of Parking Structure 2 on a cold Thursday night. The building’s fluorescent lights became spotlights while the actors danced on the chilled concrete. The cast of HOOLIGAN Theatre Company’s “Rent” was immersed in character when someone mumbled, “We might have a car situation in 10 seconds.” The group […]
UCLA student, trainer publishes vegan Thanksgiving menu on blog
Victor Rivera will cut his vegetarian holiday poultry, dig his spoon in vegan stuffing and treat himself to some egg and dairy-free pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. November is known as National Vegan Month, and fourth-year psychology student Rivera published a vegan Thanksgiving menu on his blog “Vegan Power Training” Saturday to help explain the vegan […]
Fashion show to celebrate diversity of Native American culture
Nikita Bichitty launches into the powwow arena, her steps aligning with the rhythmic drumming and spirited chants, woven fabric flowing from her outstretched arms. Bichitty, now a third-year anthropology student, has traded in her SoCal jeans and T-shirts for colorful Navajo dresses since she was in elementary school. She said she spends nearly half an […]
UCLA squirrels popular in social media, school community
In the 1980s, Marla Williams was resting outside Campbell Hall after a long day of classes when she received a furry surprise in her backpack. A fearless squirrel had snuck its way inside and began to rummage through her belongings. “There’s nothing they won’t do to get what they want. They just think that everybody is […]
Roadkill Comedy Show uses parking structure as alternative platform
As night descends, comedians present jokes in a parking lot about fatherless children and the weirdness of babies. “The hardest part about being raised by a single mom is having to keep away guys that keep hitting on her. Usually I just call them Dad and they go away,” joked comedian Richie Rosales. Twice a […]
Bruin chef imparts culinary knowledge to club members
The president of UCLA’s Cooking and Baking Club once burned water while making pasta. Ten years later, Elliott Cheung stood in the Sunset Canyon Vista Room at the front of a steel kitchen table cluttered with cheddar cheese, Jello mix and oregano, overseeing a club member as she seasoned her salsa. “Not too much,” Cheung […]