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By Ana Burquez (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
From continent to continent, alumnus Ella Harrington maps out travels online
Ella Harrington is going on a world tour. In 2020, the alumnus began documenting her travels on social media when she moved to France, she said. This happened after she uploaded a TikTok video about her new experience that unexpectedly blew up online, which Harrington said made her realize she could share her love for traveling with the world. As...
By Samantha Reavis (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
19th Annual All-Star Concert promises many musical firsts for student performers
This Sunday, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music all-stars are getting the opportunity to showcase their musical prowess for the UCLA community. The 19th Annual All-Star Concert, held by the School of Music, provides students in the department the chance to perform as soloists with the UCLA Philharmonia, the university’s flagship orchestra. Performers for the concert were selected through a...
By Lex Wang (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Podcast ‘Dear Asian Girl’ brings expression, conversation from around the world
"Dear Asian Girl” is using its audio platform to celebrate Asian voices. The podcast – which has recently rebranded to become more inclusive of non-binary, transgender and other LGBTQ+ individuals – aims to connect Asians around the world by discussing their shared experiences and identity, said second-year business economics and public affairs student and one of the podcast co-hosts Meghna...
By Eric Sican (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 6 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Video game preview: This winter's offerings are filled with heroes, villains and Nintendo fun
This season, winter chill meets video game thrill. As the frost sets in, gaming enthusiasts can escape the cold with a retreat into the digital universe. From resplendent reimaginings to heroic hijinks, these engrossing odysseys will surely heat up the air. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and read on for the Daily Bruin’s winter video game recommendations.[Related: Graduate student...
By Kaycie Rippe (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Monica Youn examines US history of Asian erasure in Hammer Museum Poetry Series
Monica Youn is using analytical poetry to deconstruct Western thought. On Jan. 25, the Hammer Museum’s Poetry Series featured award-winning poet and UC Irvine professor Monica Youn. The event consisted of a reading from Youn’s newest poetry collection, “FROM FROM” – the title derived from the all too familiar question “where are you from from?” – and a Q&A between...
By Sanjana Chadive (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 2 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Second Take: The obsession with celebrity relationships is getting out of hand
The public’s unhealthy obsession with celebrity relationships is nothing new. On Sept. 24, 12-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift was spotted cheering Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as his team defeated the Chicago Bears. The two thereafter left the game hand in hand – finally confirming their relationship after months of speculation. Since then, the high profile pair has...
By Kaycie Rippe (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 8 others for Daily Bruin - 7 min read
Book preview: Winter releases bring rhapsodic romance and posthumous publication
Winter reads will undoubtedly warm bookworms’ hearts. As temperatures fall, excitement for new books rises. From thrilling heists to touching romance, this season brings a blizzard of enthralling stories that will sweep bibliophiles off their feet. Bundle up and read on for Daily Bruin’s winter literary recommendations.[Related: Student-run TikTok page michelle.reads offers a place for book lovers to connect] “A...
By Sanjana Chadive (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Lightning Thrift strikes UCLA's campus with curated second-hand collections
Lillian Zhu’s shop is taking the UCLA campus by storm. Run by the second-year cognitive science student, Lightning Thrift sells second-hand clothing to her 18.7K followers for under-retail prices. According to the shop’s story highlights on Instagram, items are posted with a minimum starting bid for customers, who can propose increasing bids in the comment section. After 24 hours, Zhu...
By Sanjana Chadive + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Emmys 2024: Consideration of speculative fiction genres will maintain magic of award shows
The Television Academy’s limited recognition of speculative fiction is far from magical. With the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards airing Monday, fans of the genre may be watching the ceremony in bittersweet spirits. HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama “The Last of Us” garnered a whopping 24 nominations, including ones in major categories such as Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Actress...
By Christopher Buchanan (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Restaurant Review: High expectations not met in half-baked 99 Ranch Market Bakery and Cafe opening
The 99 Ranch Market Bakery and Cafe did not rise to the occasion of the grocery store’s grand opening. 99 Ranch Market officially opened its highly anticipated Westwood location last Wednesday on the cross section of Rochester Avenue and Westwood Boulevard. A distinguishing factor of the market’s location is the integrated bakery and cafe situated in the front corner of...
