This post was updated Sept. 25 at 11:19 p.m. Nikocado Avocado has stirred the YouTube pot, demonstrating the inauthenticity of microcelebrity culture with a spicy revelation. Read more...
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September 13, 4:19 pm
Second take: Halloween amusement parks fall short of a thrilling experience
This post was updated Oct. 1 at 8:48 p.m. Though Halloween amusement parks promise a thrilling yet fearful escape, they often fall short, offering uninspired experiences that fail to satisfy the adrenaline cravings of horror enthusiasts. Read more...
Photo: By Alicia Caldera / Daily Bruin
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September 2, 5:47 pm
Market review: 626 Night Market brings remarkable vivacity amid pricey, crowded climate
The 626 Night Market serves up plenty of flavor, but not without a side of frustration. The famed marketplace made its highly anticipated return to Arcadia’s Santa Anita Park this weekend, kicking off on Friday and wrapping up Sunday. Read more...
Photo: Two pairs of attendees are pictured posing in front of large red box with the 626 Night Market logo. The 626 Night Market offers an array of food choices from various vendors. (Courtesy of 626 Night Market)
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August 26, 11:42 am
The Westwood Enabler creates comedic concoction of current events, satire
Beneath the veneer of academia, UCLA harbors a den of satirical wit known as the Westwood Enabler. Established in 2014, the independently managed and student-led media outlet has specialized in shaping sardonic content. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
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August 18, 7:36 pm
Second Take: Stan culture poses more harm than good to artists, fans, music industry
It is far past time for online superfans to put down their smartphones and just enjoy the music. Over the past several years, stan culture has been endlessly dissected across countless publications, often arriving at similar conclusions that lament its problematic nature and toxicity. Read more...
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July 19, 10:54 pm
Video game preview: From ‘One Piece’ to ‘Zelda,’ this summer’s games rekindle well-loved stories
With heatwaves making a splash, the hottest video games are washing up on the shore. Video game extraordinaires and casual players alike are sure to melt as the sunny season brings a blast of flaming graphics and entertainment. Read more...
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July 13, 10:28 pm
Alumnus Ishika Verma shares artistic expression, confidence through makeup
This post was updated July 28 at 3:08 p.m. From the strokes of eyeshadow to the beaming blush, Ishika Verma’s artistry shines as bright as the lights on the runway in Beatzbyivy. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Ishika Verma posing for her headshot.(Courtesy of Mohit Narwat)