Upon entering Garlo’s Aussie Pie Shop, everything – from the decor to the scents – seems to lift you out of Westwood. As the friendly voice of shop owner Sean Garlick welcomes you in, a short flight of stairs downward and the sign next to it guides the customer “to your table down under,” an eating area that’s appropriately south of street level. Read more...
Photo: (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
From flavors like “Fried Chicken and Waffles” to “Avocado Sriracha,” Coolhaus has made its name in the world of gourmet ice cream desserts. But Natasha Case, co-founder of Coolhaus and UCLA Architecture and Urban Design alumna, wants customers to know the company is much more than that. Read more...
After the flooding of Pauley Pavilion in July, the damage done to another UCLA staple, Bruin Bash, needed to be addressed. Because the Bruin Bash concert is typically held in Pauley, organizers Greg Kalfayan, the Undergraduate Students Association Council Campus Events commissioner, and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Irmary Garcia said they knew switching the location of Bruin Bash from Pauley to the Los Angeles Tennis Center would decrease the accessibility of this central event. Read more...
Photo: “Kill the Messenger,” starring Jeremy Renner, will be screened in Ackerman Grand Ballroom as part of Bruin Bash festivities, in addition to a carnival and concert. (Courtesy of Focus Features)
While fencing against an opponent, the player’s end goal is simple: to get eaten by a huge pink monster, Nidhogg. Read more...
Photo: “Nidhogg,” a two-player sword-fighting game in a pixelated environment, was created by UCLA alumni Mark “Messhof” Essen and Kristy Norindr. “Nidhogg” is preparing to be released on PS4 and PS Vita formats. (Messhof)
Margaret Spilman, a 2014 Emerging Voices literary fellow, had just met her mentor, author Melanie Thorne, for the first time at a coffee shop. They completely lost track of time and hit it off so well that Spilman received a parking ticket – the best one she had ever received, she said. Read more...
Photo: Offered by the PEN Center USA, the Emerging Voices Fellowship provides support for aspiring writers who lack formal training or financial backing to pursue their literary aspirations. The works of the 2014 fellows will be publicly presented at the UCLA Hammer Museum on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Casey Curry)
College is scary – new buildings, new classes, new people. It’s daunting for incoming students to process all of that in addition to worrying about being fully clothed on a day-to-day basis. Read more...
Photo: (Madeleine Isaacs / Daily Bruin senior staff)
Going to school at UCLA means being exposed to all the arts and entertainment that Westwood has to offer. From its movie theaters and playhouses to its large concert halls and coffee shops, Westwood boasts a heavy influence on culture in Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: Westwood Village is home to a variety of arts and cultural hotspots, such as The Treehouse (above) where students can catch live music in a friendly party scene. From the latest movies to independent music and theater, Westwood has a niche for any arts lover. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
