Students identify with coming-of-age hardships explored in ‘Pippin’

Elijah Green no longer had time to watch cartoons when he entered the adult world. But adult pressures often contribute to great artistic works, Green said. His directorial pursuit is a reimagined version of “Pippin,” a coming-of-age show about the title character grappling with adult responsibilities. Thursday through Saturday, HOOLIGAN Theatre Company will perform its […]

UCLA, USC students collaborate on walkouts to protest marginalization

Students from both UCLA and USC put rivalry week aside to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s speech toward marginalized groups. About 300 students began protesting in front of Royce Hall at 3 p.m. for UCLA’s walkout. Students chanted “The people united will never be divided” and “Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here.” […]

UCLA student finds catharsis, closure in first album ‘Red EP’

Cole Heramb dyed his hair a vibrant crimson to complement his latest album, “Red EP.” Second-year biology student Heramb released his first album “Red EP” on Nov. 1. The track list consists of seven songs he wrote, mixed, produced and recorded by himself and is available on SoundCloud and iTunes. He also created the album […]

No. 2 Baylor outperforms No. 9 UCLA in second half, clinches game

Monday’s matchup between No. 2 Baylor and No. 9 UCLA was a tale of two halves. The Bruins seemed primed to steer the game away from the home team for the first two quarters. Nonetheless, it was ultimately the Lady Bears’ intensified defense that gave way to their 43-point second half and eventual 84-70 win. […]

Luskin center to introduce first robot concierge in Southern California

At less than 2 feet tall, LARA stood dwarfed by its human developers at an event last week. The robot got cold feet before introducing himself to the audience. Organizers spent some time attempting to set up the presentation, but that did not stop the humanoid robot from performing its duties once the event started. […]

CrossCheck Live showcases faculty perspectives on processing election

Faculty advised students on how to move forward following the election results at an event Thursday. The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion organized a CrossCheck Live event called “Processing the Election” to help students digest the election and evaluate the election’s potential consequences for students. CrossCheck Live is a series of moderated discussion panels […]