Alumna Jane Porter became tenacious after her writing was mocked in college. She felt uncomfortable reading her writing aloud, but realized she needed to keep opinions that resonated and discard the rest. Read more...
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August 3, 7:53 am
UCLA alumnus draws mash-up cartoons, sells T-shirts through Instagram
Max Dower had to choose between taking the bar exam and focusing on his social media-based business. He chose the latter. Growing up, the alumnus was always drawing just for fun. Read more...
Photo: Dower’s drawings portray cartooned celebrities such as rappers Pusha T and Ice-T. He features his drawings on the Unfortunate Portrait Instagram account, which has more than 26,000 followers. (Courtesy of Unfortunate Portrait)
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July 27, 7:10 am
Alum’s award-winning ‘TASTE’ captures unifying aspect of food
One episode of Kevin Longa’s documentary series features a San Francisco chef teaching a former criminal the ways of cooking. The apprentice learns slang such as “corner” and “behind you” as he grows more comfortable with the kitchen environment. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumni Kevin Longa (right), Brian Tan and Steve Sterrett created a documentary series called “TASTE with Kevin Longa,” inspired by the food vendors in Southeast Asia. The documentary will feature episodes set in Europe, Asia and the Americas. (Courtesy of Kevin Longa)
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July 20, 7:05 am
From Paris to LA: A look at cool, chic summer fashions
A hip and fashionable style can be difficult to maintain when also worrying about the sultry weather in the summer. While spending the past few weeks studying abroad in Paris, I noticed differences between American and French summer styles: Parisians stroll along the Seine in lightweight, solid-colored clothing, but Americans select vibrant, patterned items with trendy sandals. Read more...
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July 19, 7:36 pm
Students’ LA food favorites offer diverse tastes outside of Westwood
Yeneca Lee remembers sitting on her grandmother’s kitchen floor as a child surrounded by large tubs of kimchi. A staple in any Korean dinner, the pickled and spicy cabbage reminds the fourth-year political science student of home. Read more...
Photo: Upon arrival at UCLA, students are introduced to popular eateries in Los Angeles such as Lemonade. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)
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July 19, 7:00 pm
Student develops mobile app to connect visitors to Sculpture Garden
UCLA Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy saw in 1967 the completion of 31 sculptures planted in UCLA’s North Campus. Forty-eight years later, along with its installations, the Franklin D. Read more...
Photo: In her final quarter at UCLA, Victoria Edsell developed “FDM: In the Garden,” an app designed to educate and inform visitors about the works in North Campus’s Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)
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July 14, 12:06 am
Second take: Pros and cons of San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con, which was held this past weekend, was a four day and five night-long celebration of everything pop culture, from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to “Elfquest.” On the first floor, there was a packed bazaar filled with every kind of toy, showcasing upcoming TV shows and films. Read more...
Photo: This year’s Comic-Con took place Wednesday through Sunday in San Diego. (Josh Greenberg/Daily Bruin)