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April 6, 9:35 pm

Tea Tunes: Laura Savage strums past boundaries with raw, honest melodies

Music inspires the soul and allows listeners to feel joyful and free, and behind every piece of inspirational music lies a songwriter and a story. Throughout spring quarter, columnist Kaitlyn Peterson will sit down over tea with UCLA singer-songwriters to explore their musical goals, personal inspirations and what makes their songs so special. Read more...

Photo: Laura Savage, a fourth-year sociology student, finds solace in singing and writing indie music on her acoustic guitar. The Spring Sing 2016 winner has songs featuring informal structures and soulful lyrics. (Anisha Joshi/Daily Bruin)

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April 5, 9:18 pm

Cents of Style: Crossroads Trading Co. disappoints with generic options, sterile atmosphere

Wedged in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, UCLA students have no shortage of places to shop for clothes. However, high price tags can limit shopping options for money-conscious students on a college budget. Read more...

Photo: Daily Bruin columnist Linda Xu wears a black dress ($7.50) tucked into a gray tube skirt ($6.75), which she bought from the thrift store Crossroads Trading Co. in Santa Monica. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin)

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April 4, 10:30 pm

Brown and Bothered: Henna appropriation cherry-picks beauty while ignoring people, culture

Obvious reasons to avoid cultural appropriation – it involves stealing what is considered the beautiful aspects of another culture without respect for the tradition from which it originates and ignores the racism and xenophobia the creators of these items face. Read more...

Photo: A South Asian student wears henna on Bruin Walk. Henna is worn traditionally during special events like weddings and religious ceremonies in South Asian culture. (Esmeralda Lopez/Daily Bruin)

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April 2, 5:32 pm

A Taste for Adventure: Foie gras a tasty introduction to the world of fancy eating

The melting pot of Los Angeles brings together cultures and cuisine from all around the world. The city’s markets and restaurants offer menus that may be a little different from the typical dining hall menu. Read more...

Photo: Daily Bruin columnist Matthew Fernandez tries duck foie gras in the first edition of “A Taste for Adventure.” The duck entrails were served with a thick layer of fat on top and cherry jam and cornichon pickles on the side. (Matthew Fernandez/Daily Bruin)

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March 15, 3:17 pm

Dorm Dining: Carrot rice pilaf proves sweet yet savory treat for tastebuds, eyes

Life on the Hill doesn’t exactly allow ample opportunity for experimentation with cooking, leading to a routine diet at the dining halls. Over the course of the quarter, columnist Andrew Warner sets out to break the culinary monotony of dorm life, armed with a rice cooker and a few pantry staples. Read more...

Photo: In the final edition of Dorm Dining, Daily Bruin columnist Andrew Warner spiced up traditional rice cooker rice with a rice pilaf dish cooked in carrot juice. (Rachel Lee/Daily Bruin)


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