This post was updated Jan. 16 at 9:02 p.m. As winter settles in with its crisp air and sparkling snow, a quiet magic weaves through the pages of new literary releases. Read more...
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December 6, 2:11 pm
Second Take: Increased consumerism, shifting trends around holiday decor steal Christmas spirit
Fewer people than usual are rockin’ around the Christmas tree this season, with many halls remaining undecked. From stockings to ornaments, holiday decorating is a staple of the winter months. Read more...
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December 5, 12:18 am
UCLA creative writing students showcase stories among peers in quarterly reading
UCLA creative writing students shared their work and inspirations at a reading Tuesday. At the end of each quarter, the English department hosts a reading for students with creative writing minors to showcase their writing and network with each other, said Professor Fred D’Aguiar. Read more...
Photo: Kaplan Hall is pictured. The Department of English held a quarterly reading Tuesday, in which students in the creative writing minor presented selections of their work. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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December 4, 10:55 pm
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center amplifies student voices with open mic night
The LGBTQ Campus Resource Center hosted its quarterly open mic night Tuesday afternoon, providing a platform for students to share poetry and other spoken artworks. The intimate event was held on the second floor of the John Wooden Center in a room overlooking Bruin Walk. Read more...
Photo: The LGBTQ Campus Resource Center is pictured. Tuesday’s open mic night is just one example of the center’s ongoing programming aimed at allowing students to express their stories. (Courtesy of the UCLA LGBTQ Center)
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December 4, 1:12 pm
Technical Difficulties: The Onion buys InfoWars but is insufficient in bringing extremist media to tears
The Onion has peeled off an odious layer of hatred on the internet, but it – and its allies – is late to the political food fight at the core of the modern internet. Read more...
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December 3, 4:25 pm
Book review: Bill Clinton memoir “Citizen” spotlights former president’s life after office
Bill Clinton’s memoir, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” is an informative and heartfelt read for those curious about the life of a former president. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Bill Clinton posing for his portrait on the cover of “Citizen: My Life After The White House.” The memoir showcases what Clinton’s life has been like after presidency. (Courtesy of Knopf Publishing)
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November 30, 4:52 pm
Second Take: Lookalike contests bring social connections offline, demystify celebrity beauty
Editor’s note: This post was updated May 6 at 4:53 p.m. to update the featured art. Lookalike contests break the fourth wall, reminding people celebrities are human too. Read more...
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