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By Victoria Munck (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Theater review: Despite intricate sets and moving story, room for growth remains in "tiny father"
Warning: spoilers ahead. On the Geffen Playhouse’s vast stage, “tiny father” struggles with its size. Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, the dramedy play made its West Coast debut last month in the Geffen’s Gil Cates Theater, where it will run until July 14. With a cast of only two actors, playwright Mike Lew’s story follows Daniel (Maurice...
By Ellin Manoukian (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 7 min read
UCLA's expansions across Los Angeles present opportunities for research, community
UCLA has acquired three properties in the past two years, enabling various opportunities for the university throughout Los Angeles. These three properties include the former Marymount California University campus in Rancho Palos Verdes, Trust Building in downtown Los Angeles and Westside Pavilion mall in West LA. In making these purchases, the university considered alignment with UCLA's strategic goals, unique features...
By Natalie Ralston (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Theater preview: Summer shines spotlight on reimagined classics, award-winning dramas
Theater’s most vibrant productions are heating up the summer stage. This season, Los Angeles is shining with lively adaptations and contemporary dramas that will surely move audiences. Including Tony Award-winning musicals and Emmy Award-winning directors, this summer's theatrical slate slate promises a buzzing lineup. Read on for the Daily Bruin’s sizzling summer seat picks. Peter Pan (Hollywood Pantages Theatre)When “Peter...
By Aaron Doyle (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Big Ten Preview: Minnesota
UCLA is just weeks away from joining the Big Ten. After 96 years and 123 national championships in the Pac-12, the Bruins are at the forefront of the Big Ten's West Coast expansion. Prior to UCLA’s official move, Daily Bruin Sports will preview football, basketball and other top programs of each school. Football 2023 record: 6-7, 3-6 Big Ten Coach:...
By Sanjana Chadive + 6 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Book preview: Acclaimed authors offer fantasy, family drama and more this summer
With an inescapable sun gracing readers, rays of light scintillate upon the latest literary releases. Bookworms and bibliophiles will thrive as summertide brings a crisp breeze of bewitching stories. From translated works to memoirs rooted in raw honesty, the warm season greets readers with a panoply of tales sure to wander long after the sun sets upon the horizon. Lay...
By Matthew Niiya (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
UCLA men’s basketball alumni navigate free agency in advance of NBA season
With the 2023-2024 NBA season coming to a close, free agency has tipped off. Players and teams are now free to negotiate contracts and trades ahead of the upcoming season. Daily Bruin Sports takes a look at where former Bruins have signed within the opening week. Kyle Anderson Former team: Minnesota Timberwolves Next stop: Golden State WarriorsOnly one former Bruin...
By Kai Dizon (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 8 min read
Big Ten Preview: Nebraska
UCLA is just weeks away from joining the Big Ten. After 96 years and 123 NCAA championships in the Pac-12, the Bruins are at the forefront of the Big Ten's West Coast expansion. Prior to UCLA’s official move, Daily Bruin Sports will preview football, basketball and other top programs of each school. Football 2023 record: 5-7, 3-6 Big Ten Coach:...
By Maya Vibhakar (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
TV review: ‘The Bear’ season three executes bittersweet character studies, culinary realities
In the newest season of “The Bear,” almost every second counts. The third season of FX’s Emmy-winning comedy-drama, which premiered last Wednesday, cooks up another round of character studies served alongside the show’s pressure cooker theme of striving for perfection. The 10 episodes are as stressful as ever – it seems as if the characters spend a lot of time...
By Reid Sperisen (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 7 min read
Concert preview: Five exciting shows arriving to heat up summer in Los Angeles
Summer is heating up with a fiery lineup of talented artists playing shows across Los Angeles. From hip-hop hitmakers of yesteryear to former boy band members, with sets from rising Generation-Z artists and acclaimed indie favorites also on the calendar, venues of all sizes across the city will be hosting can’t-miss artists this season. Keep reading to discover the live...
This summer, the diverse sonic landscape of 2024 is set to continue. With vibrant releases across multiple genres, listeners are sure to find new songs to soundtrack the memories they’ll make in the year’s hottest season. A stacked set of female superstars-in-the-making have new projects ready to hit record store shelves, and revered alternative groups also promise to deliver new...
