Alex Austin realized that if the waves became too strong when his sons were surfing, he could do nothing to rescue them. The alumnus said this feeling of paternal terror stuck with him and became a theme weaving through his latest book, “Nakamura Reality.” The thriller novel was completed earlier this year and is dated for publication in February 2016 by the UCLA alumnus and former Daily Bruin contributor. Read more...

Photo: Daily Bruin and UCLA alumnus Alex Austin recently wrote the thriller novel “Nakamura Reality,” inspired in part by his son’s connection to the Japanese culture. (Courtesy of Masumi Murakami Austin)

Walking in Los Angeles seems to be a lost art. Angelenos and tourists that have flocked to the City of Angels in the past years have traded in their legs for gasoline-guzzling cars that sit on the streets in bumper-to-bumper traffic for several hours each day. Read more...

Photo: Walk 16 in “10,000 Steps A Day in LA” features the Hollywood Sign. The book highlights 52 walks around the city. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Autumn has finally arrived, meaning students can leave their summer clothes behind and finally embrace the so-called chilly autumn days of Los Angeles. For students beginning internships this fall quarter, however, deciding what to wear can be tough as they try to balance professionalism with a sense of style. Read more...

Photo: (Gayane Kechechyan /Daily Bruin)

Thirty years ago, El Salvador native Mauricio Meldrano opened Fama Hair Salon on Gayley Avenue, which is still open for business today. Just last month, Meldrano and his family opened Dina’s Cafe on the same street in honor of his late wife, Dina, who died five years ago. Read more...

Photo: El Salvador native Mauricio Meldrano opened Dina’s Cafe last month with his family. The cafe serves authentic Salvadoran dishes including “pan con chumpe,” a traditional turkey sandwich. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)