Softer melodies work well for Soccer Mommy.
The world according to Leah King, multidisciplinary Roski MFA artist
By SERENA WEIL
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General
Art often reflects on the past. In Leah King’s world, it reimagines the future.
Noche de Cultura wove a vibrant tapestry of Latine heritage
By JAKE BERG
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General, Photos
Mariachi, salsa and lowrider cars brought Founder's Park to life Tuesday evening.
Capoeira at USC makes upside-down the right side up
By ANNA XIE
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General
Club Capoeira SC embraces martial arts stemming from liberation and freedom.
Hasan Piker rallies a generation of change
By AUBRIE COLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General
The streamer spoke with Tara McPherson in a Q&A at Bovard Auditorium.
Los Angeles flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds
By JASON PHAM & SAMMIE YEN
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General
Seven local flea markets to check out with you friends throughout the next month.
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A rotating column by the editors.
‘Willkommen’ to my rollercoaster of emotions
By HENRY KOFMAN
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Musical theater soundtracks help me navigate my ever-changing emotions.
‘Willkommen’ to my rollercoaster of emotions
By HENRY KOFMAN
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Musical theater soundtracks help me navigate my ever-changing emotions.
Sophomores showcase pop expertise
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music
The second-year popular music cohort rocked Carson Soundstage on Friday night.
Event gives closer look at ‘K’ in K-pop music
By SCYON SUNG
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music
Visions and Voices hosted the “Behind the Scenes of K-pop” speaker event Friday.
Sammy Rae & The Friends create magic in LA
By HENRY KOFMAN
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music
The band took to the Hollywood Palladium Thursday night with their album "Something for Everybody."
Wasia Project expands its horizons
By HANNAH CONTRERAS
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music
The talented musical duo rocked the sold-out Fonda on Wednesday night.
Bailey Thomas boasts as USC’s premier bassist
By ANNA JORDAN
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music
The second-year is the most sought-after supporting bassist on USC campus.
‘Scream’ at these scary screenings
By JEFFERSON HERNANDEZ SEGOVIA
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General
Halloween is almost here, so here are a few films to prepare for the spooky season.
Alum’s biographical drama qualifies for Academy Awards
By TAI LYN SANDHU
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General
Robin Wang’s short, “Neither Donkey Nor Horse,” earned a Sloan Foundation grant.
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ says a whole lot of nothing
By JEFFERSON HERNANDEZ SEGOVIA
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General
Todd Phillips’ sequel film to “Joker” (2019) turned out a snoozefest in comparison.
Stream frightening and funny October content
By FABIáN GUTIéRREZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General
Find shows — from fresh to familiar — to fiddle with this second month of fall.
‘In The Gray’ demolishes social binaries
By JESSICA MESSINA
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General
Students Brian Bouffard and Scout Brodsky spearheaded a noir horror short film.
Check out these cute cafes in Koreatown
By ALICIA LIU
in Arts & Entertainment, Food, General
Visit these six cafes close to USC for a day of socializing, studying and sweet coffee.
Experience a taste of Latin America in LA
By CYNTHIA SOLIS
in Arts & Entertainment, Food
Enjoy delicious authentic cuisine while supporting Latine-owned businesses.
Hart House serves up sustainability
By SHOURI GOMATHAM
in Arts & Entertainment, Food
Kevin Hart’s plant-based creation brings students a new kind of taste and sound.
Explore Grand Central Market’s eateries
By SOPHIA STEWART
in Arts & Entertainment, Food
Get a taste of Los Angeles with these can’t-miss spots in the heart of downtown.
REVIEW: On Melrose, a chef knows cauliflower inside and out
By LAYA ALBERT
in Arts & Entertainment, Food, Reviews
Crossroads chef Tal Ronnen seamlessly turns a couple of leaves into a culinary masterpiece.
Student video game fosters collaboration, creativity
By JEFFERSON HERNANDEZ SEGOVIA
in Arts & Entertainment, Games, General
The team behind acclaimed game “The WereCleaner” spoke about their process.
Open Alpha levels up student game development
By ANNA XIE
in Arts & Entertainment, Games, General
The creative campus club unites people to create a new game each semester.
Inside the biggest Summer Game Fest announcements
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Games, General
Numerous new and exciting video game productions were revealed this June.
Anticipated video games launching in February
By SAMMY BOVITZ & REO
in Arts & Entertainment, Games, General
Kick off the new year with these upcoming impressive interactive blockbusters.
USC Games previews The Game Awards
By SAMMY BOVITZ & AUBRIE COLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Games, General
Experts say that “Baldur’s Gate 3” rules this year’s crop of video game excellence.
Mickalene Thomas’ passion shines in her work
By JEFFERSON HERNANDEZ SEGOVIA
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Museums
‘Mickalene Thomas: All About Love’ embraces the femininity of Black women.
‘Sci-fi, Magick, Queer LA’ mixes LGBTQIA+ history, art, spirituality
By FABIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Museums
The exhibit, organized by ONE Archives, is showing at the Fisher Museum of Art.
LACMA delivers historic Ruscha retrospective
By CARSON LUTZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General, Museums
The exhibit “ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN” features works from the figure of Los Angeles art.
The Huntington celebrates the work of Sargent Claude Johnson
By CARSON LUTZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General, Museums
The museum gives attention to a very neglected figure of the Black Renaissance.
Getty Villa probes Egyptian portraits
By CARSON LUTZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Culture, General, Museums
A new exhibition studying the portraits of Egypt’s 26th Dynasty opened Jan. 24.
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FALL 2024 COLUMNISTS
Dear Sony’s Spider-Man Universe: Please stop
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Ahead of “Venom: The Last Dance,” it’s time to look at the mess that has come before it.
AUBRIE COLE
Downloadable Content
Interactive media is high art’s summit
By AUBRIE COLE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Film, music and theater are highly esteemed in the critical and creative worlds, so why aren’t games?
KIMBERLY AGUIRRE
Comic Relief
We don’t need new rom-coms
By KIMBERLY AGUIRRE
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Comic Relief
“We Live in Time” incorporates rom-com elements to further its devastating storyline.
JASON PHAM
Dining Dollars
Happy Hour hits hard at La Barca
By JASON PHAM
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Endless combinations of $5 margaritas make for a lively weekend celebration.
HADYN PHILLIPS
That’s Fashion, Sweetie
My one and only dance with destiny
By HADYN PHILLIPS
in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Destiny and I are in a waltz taking turns leading, but who gets the final say?
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ lights up Hollywood
By FABIáN GUTIéRREZ
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Reviews
The Tony Award-winning musical brings comedy to Los Angeles until Nov. 3.
SDA’s ‘Marat/Sade’ is a revolution in theater
By HENRY KOFMAN
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Reviews, Theatre
The unique play-within-a-play is a spectacle of immersion.
Palestinian poet releases the stunning ‘Forest of Noise’
By ANNA JORDAN
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Reviews
Wednesday marked the release of Mosab Abu Toha’s “Forest of Noise.”
Rare Books LA brings literary treasures to Union Station
By LARA GRAVES
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Literature
The fair offered a weekend filled with remarkable finds and talks for the fall season.
Cozy book releases to curl up with this fall
By JESSICA MESSINA
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Literature
Welcome in the autumn season with these highly anticipated literary releases.
‘Evergreen’ is the perfect fall album
By HANNAH CONTRERAS
in Arts & Entertainment, General, Music, Reviews