Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. Read more...
Photo: (Pauline Ordonez/Daily Bruin)
Lifestyle
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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April 2, 11:13 pm
Bookmarked: Mystic Journey Bookstore, a trip into the spiritual
Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented towards horror and mystery to others with more practical focuses – like cookbooks. Read more...
Photo: Daily Bruin columnist Clea Wurster traveled to the Mystic Journey Bookstore in the first installment of “Bookmarked.” (Courtesy of Mystic Journey Bookstore)
Arts, Lifestyle
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April 1, 4:56 pm
Restaurant review: Grilliant
Grilliant takes the brilliance out of Mediterranean food. The new Westwood location opened Feb. 12 on Lindbrook Drive and serves salads, wraps, kabobs and organic smoothies. Read more...
Photo: Grilliant, which opened Feb. 12 on Lindbrook Drive, offers health-oriented foods such as salads and smoothies. The fire-grilled portobello kabob fell short with its bland flavor and presentation, while more traditional protein options such as the chicken wrap made for a heartier meal. (Raunak Devjani/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Lifestyle
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March 19, 12:24 am
Alum’s esports company boasts top-ranked teams, aims for global reach
Esports is changing the game. Instead of running across open fields, esports competitors tap computer keys and video game controllers to traverse virtual battlefields and conquer enemy bases. Read more...
Photo: (Alice Lu/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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March 15, 12:16 am
Gamer’s Guidebook: Board game removes consistency, changes with player input
Games have always been a huge part of the entertainment industry, but what makes them entertaining? Game makers expend significant effort making design decisions people often don’t think about when they’re playing each game. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle, Video
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March 14, 2:27 pm
Video: Students discuss the significance of their favorite dishes
Several UCLA students discuss the significance of their favorite dishes. Whether it is a cup of chai, freshly made acai bowl or steaming hot pho, students have memories and traditions associated with the making of these foods. Read more...
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March 8, 1:24 pm
Alumna’s book shines light on forgotten history of Armenian genocide
Kay Mouradian’s mother survived the Armenian genocide at the age of 14. However, while Mouradian heard stories of her mother’s experiences as a child, the alumna wouldn’t really learn about the details of the horrific event until she began writing a book on the subject called “My Mother’s Voice” in her 50s. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Kay Mouradian wrote a novel and released a documentary describing her mother’s experiences during the Armenian Genocide, both titled “My Mother’s Voice.” (Courtesy of Kay Mouradian)