Saturday, May 24

Dorm Dining: Whipping up a vanilla cheesecake using an unlikely oven

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 next 10 weeks, 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: Despite two failed attempts, columnist Andrew Warner succeeded in baking a vanilla cheesecake dessert using only a rice cooker. Chefs who want to try out the recipe can also add cocoa powder or lemon juice to create their own takes on the dish. (Andrew Warner/Daily Bruin)


Press Pass: A&E writers’ favorite experiences of 2016

For the new year, Daily Bruin A&E writers share what made their reporting experiences in 2016 so memorable. “Alum panelists discuss Asian-American representation in popular media” Olivia Mazzucato I arrived to cover the “Asian-Americans in Hollywood & Entertainment” panel, hosted by Lapu, the Coyote that Cares Theatre Company. Read more...

Photo: The “Asian-Americans in Hollywood & Entertainment” panel in October featured actor Leonard Wu, ABC programming manager Stan Pham and YouTuber Chris Dinh. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)



New study break: UCLA students turn to memes

Students’ latest method of procrastinating for finals is sharing UCLA-related memes. The “UCLA Memes for Sick AF Tweens” Facebook page has gained about 8,000 group members since its creation on Nov. Read more...

Photo: A Facebook page created on Nov. 22 has become a platform for students to post memes about everything from Chancellor Gene Block to Bruin Plate culture. (UCLA Memes for Sick AF Tweens)


Student juices up artists’ creative expressions with Kiwi Magazine

Pauline Thai opened the minifridge in her Canyon Point dorm for a snack when her gaze fell upon a kiwi. In that instant, she realized she had finally found the perfect name for her art magazine. Read more...

Photo: On-campus arts and culture publication Kiwi Magazine, founded by third-year art student Paulina Thai, offers contributors the chance to submit writing and art relating to a specific theme. Kiwi Magazine’s latest theme is “Wet.” (Courtesy of Pauline Thai)


Bar necessities: Butcher’s Dog

Westwood’s bars, or lack thereof, can easily grow old for thirsty college students in search of a taproom suited to their tastes. Daily Bruin senior staffers Erin Nyren and William Thorne embark on a bar-sampling journey to uncover the best watering holes in Los Angeles. Read more...


Boulevard Bites: The OP Cafe’s beachy bites make for a solid brunch

Finding a delicious restaurant in Los Angeles can be difficult amongst the city’s thousands of dining options. To help readers narrow down their search, the Daily Bruin will review restaurants located along main street boulevards near UCLA each week. Read more...

Photo: The OP Cafe’s daily special on Friday included coconut crusted french toast with chocolate chips and caramelized bananas. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin)



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