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By Lauryn Wang (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Behind the talent, leadership of men's basketball star Lazar Stefanovic
The Bruins filed in for a drill on the baseline: three minutes, 20 touches across the court. The whistle blew. Newcomer – Utah transfer Lazar Stefanovic – wouldn’t be caught slacking. The junior guard went coast-to-coast for 25 touches.“I could just tell, man, he’s in shape,” recalled sophomore guard Dylan Andrews. “I want to be like him.”Andrews – whom UCLA...
By Reid Sperisen (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Nadieme Villar's film 'Pobre Diabla' details life after living with domestic violence
Nadieme Villar is redefining the past to find strength in the future in her film “Pobre Diabla.” The sixth-year film student said her upcoming thesis film tells the story of Valeria, a young woman whose relationship has been affected by her upbringing in an abusive home with exposure to domestic violence. To portray the idea that a parent’s actions can...
By Avery Poznanski (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
UCLA student film buff builds community on campus
Bryce Busch is graduating with silver-screen dreams. The fourth-year history student said he got his start in the UCLA film scene in typical Bruin fashion: through the Enormous Activities Fair, where he spotted the Bruin Film Society booth. Three years later, Busch now serves as the vice president of BFS and as the programming chair of the UCLA chapter of...
By Eric Sican (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
'T-Boy Swag' podcast highlights transgender topics at UCLA
“T-Boy Swag” is spotlighting the UCLA transgender community. Created by fourth-year film and television student Evan Ibarra, the podcast sparks conversation about topics relating to the transgender identity. Since the show’s debut in January 2022, Ibarra said he has aimed at making a space at UCLA that is specifically centered around the transgender community through the audio platform. With topics...
By Maya Rego (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Jacob Rajacich reflects on his rekindled passion, journey back to music
For Jacob Rajacich, passion for one’s priorities cannot come without prioritizing oneself. The fifth-year aerospace engineering student said he has immersed himself in music since he was a child. Rajacich said his passion began when he started singing and playing piano at age four. Soon after, he took up theater. By the time he graduated from high school, he had...
By Sydney Gaw (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Graduate student explores intersection of reality, computer systems in digital art
Aurora Mititelu is harnessing computer capabilities to blend technology with traditional art. The design media arts graduate student is specializing in a unique form of digital art that employs computer-generated imagery. Mititelu said her work requires not only a foundational understanding of visual art, such as color theory and visual composition, but also a strong grasp of technological functions and...
By Ruwani Jayasekara (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Wantong Yao expands artistic audiences through simulations of family, identity
Blurring the line between game design and art, Wantong Yao is delineating her artistic identity through digital simulations. Challenging perceptions of new media, the design media arts MFA candidate said she utilizes 3D coding and machine learning to craft simulated experiences, translating her personal realities into a digital format. Although her art is embedded in the language of game design,...
By Katy Nicholas (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
UCLA student's crochet business champions self-expression, connects others to art
Kathryn La Cava’s crochet creations are keeping Bruin heads warm and stylish. The fourth-year art student started her crochet and art business Kibby here two years ago after teaching herself to knit after joining FAST. Her first customer bought a crocheted hat that was not even made with the intention of being sold, La Cava said. From there, her new...
By Bryana Plata (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Rise in remote, hybrid work shifts expectations among new, existing labor force
The traditional office has transformed into a digital workspace for many workers following the COVID-19 pandemic. As many companies worldwide continue to support working from home, new graduates question whether remote work is the new norm. The shift from working in person to working remotely has been beneficial for many who find more flexibility and better work-life balance in the...
By Anna Gu (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 8 min read
Students reflect on effects of global, schoolwide changes over last 4 years
As students in the class of 2024 prepare their caps and gowns for graduation, they reflect on the numerous events which shaped their college experience. Online learning was the first of many events that affected graduating students' college experiences. According to a California Student Aid Commission study, 46% of students took on fewer units and 70% reported they missed class...
