With the rise of online dating services and phone dating applications, love might be as close as your pants pockets. A 2013 report by the Pew Research Center found that one out of 10 Americans have used an online dating site or dating app, and the proportion has only grown since then. Read more...
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January 14, 2:23 am
New dating apps change the dynamic of digital courtship
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January 12, 5:07 pm
Second Take: ‘Serial’ captivates viewers with engaging storytelling, inconclusive end
“Come on, either you think I did it or you don’t … People come expecting a monster, and when they don’t find that, they come expecting a victim … And the reality of it is, I’m just a normal person.” These are the words of Adnan Syed in the penultimate episode of “Serial,” the highly engrossing podcast series that excavates a first-degree murder case from 1999. Read more...
Photo: “Serial,” a podcast hosted by Sarah Koenig, follows the 1999 first-degree murder case of Hae Min Lee throughout its 12 episodes. (Serial)
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January 12, 12:15 am
Harry Potter Week brings magic to Hill
Although UCLA is supposedly a Muggle-filled school, a Harry Potter look-alike was seen strolling in front of Café 1919 and taking selfies with students on Thursday. Read more...
Photo: Harry Potter Week came to a close at the Yule Ball on Saturday where students showed off their Muggle dance moves, sipped hot cocoa and celebrated Hufflepuff’s (Hedrick’s) victory in the House Cup. (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin)
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January 12, 12:07 am
Urban Confections: Randy’s Donuts creates an iconic and delectable treat
Los Angeles is home to numerous dessert shops that feature a range of treats from cupcakes to doughnuts to shakes. Urban Confections will select dessert restaurants whose only West Coast location is Los Angeles, highlighting students’ opportunities to taste the city’s distinctive flavors. Read more...
Photo: Randy’s Donuts specializes in its cheap, quality doughnuts, available 24 hours a day. The shop features all its doughnuts for $1 or less. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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January 9, 10:05 am
Fashion Forward: Athletic wear is flexible for both gym, class
The fashion industry is one that constantly evolves and pushes different boundaries every day. On the personal level, the world of fashion is also open to interpretation, giving individuals a chance to reflect their personal style. Read more...
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January 8, 12:25 am
Students invent new adult card game, ‘Twisted Kicks’
"Blackout." Describe the word without saying "alcohol," "electricity," "forget," "memory" or "power" and only speak in a squeaky, high voice. Read more...
Photo: Founded by UCLA students Kunal Patel and Akshat Keshan, Twisted Kicks is an adult party game that combines elements of Taboo and Cards Against Humanity to create its framework. (Felicia Ramirez/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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January 5, 5:45 am
A&E Winter Lifestyle | Theater Preview
Paralleling the temperatures falling below Los Angeles’ typical 70 degrees, winter quarter often marks a slump in mood, grades and activities for many UCLA students. Although leaving hibernation – also known as a bed and Netflix account – seems daunting, the winter season does bring reasons to brave the outdoors. Read more...