UCLA alum turns thesis project into award-winning film ‘Pink Zone’

After a literal kiss of death infiltrates the pristine world of the “Pink Zone,” a group of girls must work to survive amid the dystopian reality of the outside world. Already a nominee and winner of multiple accolades, including film feature and direction for the IndieFEST film awards and a selection for the 2014 Dances […]

UCLA women’s soccer finds new ways to score

It took the UCLA women’s soccer team all but 26 minutes into its new season to answer the question: how does a team improve fresh off a championship run? The answer became apparent in the No. 1 Bruins’ 3-0 home wins against Maryland and UC Irvine on Friday and Sunday: getting more productivity from set […]

Robin Williams remembered for influential movie, TV roles

With the passing of film and television legend Robin Williams, four of the Daily Bruin’s arts and entertainment writers offer perspectives on Williams’ movies and TV roles that influenced them the most. It is through these roles that they will remember Williams and his tremendous comedic and dramatic ability. “Aladdin” (1992) There’s something about “Aladdin” […]

UCLA officials aim for fall reopening of Parking Structures 4, 7

UCLA Transportation officials plan to reopen the two parking structures that were affected by last week’s flood in several stages and have them fully open in time for fall quarter. Parking Structures 4 and 7 remain closed to the public as of Friday. The upper and lower levels of Parking Structure 4 East will reopen […]

Students translate Holocaust testimonies for deaf community

The faces from the videos in the museum exhibit spoke to Benjamin Lewis, but he could not hear what they were saying. The lecturer in American Sign Language said he thought a permanent exhibit at the Museum of Tolerance would better serve the deaf community if the video testimonies of the Holocaust victims and survivors […]

A&E’s Guide to Westwood

Going to school at UCLA means being exposed to all the arts and entertainment that Westwood has to offer. From its movie theaters and playhouses to its large concert halls and coffee shops, Westwood boasts a heavy influence on culture in Los Angeles. Whether you’re returning or an incoming student, Daily Bruin A&E; is here […]

Stuart House a haven for young victims of sexual assault

Five years ago, Marleney* found herself at the doorstep of a pink, two-story building in Santa Monica, reluctant and apprehensive. She had been sent to Stuart House for a required year of therapy, after her high school counselor discovered she had suffered from nearly three years of sexual abuse by her father. Although she initially […]