The Poke Co. & Wings is proving that opposites do attract. Located in the same vicinity as Trader Joe’s and Ministry of Coffee, the restaurant opened April 5. Read more...
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April 22, 7:11 pm
LA Times Festival of Books 2024: Day 2 showcases hidden histories, fantasy fiction
Book aficionados gathered for a weekend of literary immersion. Reading enthusiasts crowded the University of Southern California on Sunday for the annual LA Times Festival of Books. Read more...
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April 21, 11:34 pm
LA Times Festival of Books day 1 captures relationships with literature
Bookworms inched their way to a literary celebration this weekend. The Los Angeles Times kicked off its 29th annual Festival of Books this Saturday at the University of Southern California. Read more...
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April 21, 10:58 am
Second Take: Gambling in the video game industry is a recurring issue, inconsistently addressed
This year, the video game industry took a gamble that did not pay off. On Feb. 20, independent developer LocalThunk released the rogue-like deck-building game Balatro to immediate commercial and critical success. Read more...
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April 19, 4:13 pm
Restaurant review: House of Mandi unites Bruins with homey atmosphere, shareable food
This post was updated April 30 at 7:47 p.m. Westwood has found a good home for Yemeni cuisine. House of Mandi opened its doors March 15 near the corner of Gayley and Kinross avenues, a brief walk from the university apartments. Read more...
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April 18, 8:17 pm
Alumnus-owned MiJa Books advocates for diverse children’s books
This post was updated April 30 at 7:42 p.m. MiJa Books is changing the landscape of children’s literature, one story at a time. The online bookstore, founded by alumnus Stephanie Reed and her husband Muammar Reed, houses a variety of children’s books that spotlight the adventures and challenges of characters of color, LGBTQ+ protagonists and disabled individuals. Read more...
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April 18, 6:56 pm
Video game preview: Remakes, sequels, new creations spring to life this season
This post was updated April 19 at 7:04 p.m. “Another Crab’s Treasure” It’s time to dive into a new aquatic adventure. The second game from indie studio Aggro Crab, “Another Crab’s Treasure,” is slated to release April 25. Read more...