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By Sanjana Chadive (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Jillian Tamaki draws upon details in graphic novel writing process
Most book talks hinge on their words. But for Jillian Tamaki, sharing her work was all about the slideshow. On Tuesday, the English and Gender Studies departments hosted a talk from Tamaki, a graphic novelist, in collaboration with the Asian American Studies Center. The talk, which was held at the Charles E. Young Research Library, saw the Caldecott Medal-winning graphic...
By Christopher Buchanan (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Restaurant review: Honey Krush will create buzz among Bruins with minor improvements
A new Korean cafe offering organic desserts will leave Bruins buzzing. Honey Krush officially opened Sept. 23 as a health-conscious option for South Korean inspired dessert and protein recipes in Westwood. Founded by college associates Brian Ko and Richard Han, the cafe caters to the simplistic, comfort-seeking palate of an on-the-go student with a to-the-point protein selection to accompany a...
By Aditi Sreenivas (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Student created Evryee app aims to help students find local discounts, save money
A new app is sharing savings with UCLA students and beyond. Launched in the summer of 2023, Evyree collaborates with local businesses to serve as a centralized platform for advertising student discounts and deals. Because over 80% of students receive financial aid in college, founder and fourth-year psychology and business economics student Carol Liang said Evyree aims to relieve student...
By Antonio Bayucan (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Student owner of CrochetvilleGoods finds joy in creating amigurumi plushies
From keychains to plushies, Melanie Beltran has many projects under her hook. The third-year psychology student runs CrochetvilleGoods, a crochet business that includes a shop on Etsy and commissioned work. She said she learned to crochet in her senior year of high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and began watching video tutorials, focusing on practicing different stitches before moving on...
By Sanjana Chadive (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 2 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Q&A: Author Justin Torres on pushing creative boundaries in new novel 'Blackouts'
Justin Torres is piecing together hidden histories in his latest work. Recently chosen as a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award, “Blackouts” was released Tuesday. The associate professor of English’s second novel follows two men of different generations who have a book-length conversation about their lives and some of the lost chapters of queer history. Moreover, Torres said he...
By Sanjana Chadive + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
'This Is Not a True Story' rewrites the stories of tragic Asian heroines
The truth is not always what it seems in Artists at Play’s latest production. Written by Preston Choi, the satirical play “This Is Not a True Story” will complete its nearly five-week run at the Los Angeles Theatre Center on Oct. 15. The show follows three Asian tragic heroines – CioCio from the opera “Madama Butterfly,” Kim from the musical...
By Sanjana Chadive (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Video game preview: 'Cities: Skylines II' and 'Bluey: The Videogame' offer sandbox fun this fall
“Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” (Insomniac Games) The sixth video game that bears the title “Spider-Man 2” will be the first with two actual Spider-Men. With a PlayStation 5-exclusive release Oct. 20, “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” carries on from Insomniac Games’ two previous video game adaptations of the comic book webslinger. The game reunites Miles Morales and Peter Parker as the two protagonists...
By Kaycie Rippe (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Book review: V.E. Schwab weaves magic, comfort into 'The Fragile Threads of Power'
V. E. Schwab’s latest novel reopens the door to Red London and welcomes readers home from seven years lost at sea. Published Sept. 26, “The Fragile Threads of Power” returns to not just one but four worlds, each varying in its levels of power and kept separate by thin walls. As established by the “Shades of Magic” series, Antari, a...
By Christopher Buchanan (Sanjana as copy editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Faculty reacts to former President Donald Trump's federal indictments
Some political experts predict former President Donald Trump will maintain strong Republican support in the 2024 presidential election, despite several federal indictments and other challenges. After announcing his reelection campaign in November, Trump was indicted four times between March and August for his alleged participation in a conspiracy to defraud the United States in the 2020 presidential election, possession of...
By Alexandra Kaiser (Sanjana as copy editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 3 min read
Volunteer Day provides opportunities to connect with LA community
Around 2,000 UCLA community members participated in the 15th annual UCLA Volunteer Day on Saturday. Volunteers gathered at 46 sites on campus and around Los Angeles, including schools, parks and food banks, said Jeffrey Hwang, the UCLA Volunteer Center program coordinator, in an emailed statement. Students could volunteer with youths in need and other sites, at park cleanups and organizations...
