Diversity in film and television came into the spotlight in 2016 with #OscarsSoWhite. A USC study in 2016 found only about one quarter of speaking characters belonged to non-white racial/ethnic groups. In “Reel Representation,” columnist Olivia Mazzucato discusses different issues of race and representation in media as they relate to new movies and TV shows. […]
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Editorial: UCSF’s outsourcing of IT jobs sets a dangerous precedent
It seems the University of California’s way of showing it cares for its skilled workers is to fire them and hire cheaper, foreign contract labor. This is ironic to say the least. [Related: New IT contract at UCSF to lay off current workers] Come February, UC San Francisco will be laying off nearly 50 of […]
The Hull Shebang: UCLA should reinstate men’s swimming and diving team
Just about a year ago, there were people handing out flyers on Bruin Walk, a giant billboard parked outside of Sunset Boulevard and a plane – yeah, a plane – with a banner flying behind it with the “Restore UCLA Hoops” agenda. A 15-17 record wasn’t good enough back then, and now look at No. […]
Keshav Tadimeti: Make 2017 the year of addressing ideological divides
2017 is finally upon us, and what better way to start things off than to make New Year’s resolutions you’ve probably already forgotten about? Okay, I kid. 2017 stands to be the roughest year thus far for many UCLA students, and not just because the next winter break is another 11 months away. After all, […]
Press Pass: A&E writers’ favorite experiences of 2016
For the new year, Daily Bruin A&E writers share what made their reporting experiences in 2016 so memorable. “Alum panelists discuss Asian-American representation in popular media” Olivia Mazzucato I arrived to cover the “Asian-Americans in Hollywood & Entertainment” panel, hosted by Lapu, the Coyote that Cares Theatre Company. The organizers immediately sent me backstage to […]
Movie Review: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Disney and Lucasfilm gave “Star Wars” fans “The Force Awakens” last holiday season, which delighted some and seemed like a sack of coal to others. “Star Wars” fans must have been extra good this year because the 2016 prequel to “Star Wars: A New Hope” delivers an original story with a darker tone than that […]
Theater review: ‘Waitress’
UCLA alumna Sara Bareilles serves up a sweet story about a waitress who finds joy in baking pies. Bareilles wrote the music and lyrics for the musical “Waitress,” based on the movie of the same name. The consistent baking theme, warm-hearted plot and awkward humor are the show’s strengths, but also hinder the musical from […]