NxWorries, the opening act of Bruin Bash, felt out of place and was mostly panned by students. A poor set selection which followed a student tribute, and being paired with an upbeat EDM artist sunk them, but the musical duo deserves a second look. (edited)
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Editorial: CEC, CAC needs better coordination for future Bruin Bash events
This year was a typical one for Bruin Bash. Well, except for the 23 calls to Emergency Medical Services, the sweaty mob that flooded the Intramural Field hoping to get a colored wristband and a rescinded promise from organizers that everyone who wanted to go would be able to. But none of that really seemed […]
Introduction to UCLA leadership
Vice chancellors and the chancellor are the highest levels of UCLA’s administrative structure. Vice chancellors and the chancellor are the highest levels of UCLA’s administrative structure.
Editorial: UC must divest from fossil fuels to prove environmental consciousness
The University of California Board of Regents announced the sale of $200 million worth of its investments in coal and oil sands companies on Sept. 9, continuing the board’s trend of following environmental conscience only when backed by business acumen. Activists hailed the move as a positive step in restructuring the University’s finances toward a […]
Claire-ification: Arrest of former tennis pro should be final straw on police brutality
The headline was unfortunately commonplace, alerting the public to yet another unnecessarily violent arrest involving an unsuspecting black man. As the country had its attention turned to New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium for the U.S. Open, and away from the police brutality stories that have dominated the news cycle this summer, Wednesday marked a regrettable […]
Editor’s picks: Summer edition
There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Each week, the Daily Bruin A&E editors will discuss their views […]
Album Review: ‘Beauty Behind the Madness’
Abel Tesfaye, also known as the The Weeknd, is back after casually redefining pop music in one fell swoop. Tesfaye’s second full-length album, “Beauty Behind the Madness,” combines ’80s vibes with lecherous lyrics, creating a modern version of pop to be consumed by the masses. At times reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s dance-floor-anthem brilliance, Tesfaye’s new […]