Vegetarianism is in the midst of a cultural renaissance. Now more than ever, people cut out meat, fish and – for the vegans among us – even milk and cheese for reasons such as health, environmental protection or even plain curiosity. Read more...
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September 27, 12:46 am
Santa Monica ferris wheel gets new look at Glow art event
There is a noticeable presence to the Santa Monica Pier’s Pacific Wheel. During the day, it absorbs the sun’s rays as the world’s only solar-powered ferris wheel. At night, it transforms this energy into a rotating mass of colored lights, broadcasting its whereabouts miles across the Santa Monica beachfront. Read more...
Photo: Victoria Vesna, a professor for UCLA Design | Media Arts, created an original piece of art to present as a keynote at the Santa Monica Glow art event Saturday, where participants will also occupy the Santa Monica Pier’s ferris wheel.
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September 26, 2:02 am
Imagination Workshop builds actors though theater therapy
The stage is set with a plastic surgeon, a wealthy divorcee, a maniac and a TV star who all find themselves lost in the Bermuda Triangle on a cruise ship. While it bears the trademarks of a typical theater performance, the production is actually a form of therapy. Read more...
Photo: Imagination Workshop, an organization that works with at-risk and mentally ill individuals, will feature its production, “Fortune’s Adventure,” on Friday.
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September 22, 10:50 am
pLAces: Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Hidden beneath a Los Angeles overpass, Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater continues its fifty year legacy of bringing marionettes to life. Veteran puppeteers Eric De La Cruz and Alex Evans discuss their involvement in the historic theater as they carefully pull the strings of an aged art form. Read more...
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September 22, 12:00 am
Freshman 15, fact or fiction: Registered dietitians dish the truth
Almost all college freshmen have heard the stereotypical accounts of potential weight gain: late-night eating, endless dining hall food and extra calories from drinking. The myths and truths of college weight gain often tangle together, and make it difficult to find a balance for not only a healthy body but also a healthy mindset. Read more...
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September 22, 12:00 am
Flavors of Westwood: UCLA-adjacent restaurants show connection to students, alumni
The Bruin looks into a few of the culinary attractions of Westwood to learn more about the people behind them, diving into three tried-and-true restaurants and one newcomer to the Westwood dining scene. Read more...
Photo: Honeymade (Erin Ng/Daily Bruin Senior Staff)
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September 22, 12:00 am
From point A to point B, a guide to getting around campus
Getting around UCLA is no easy feat, especially in the warm weather that accompanies the start of classes. In fact, sometimes the trek back and forth between campus and the dorms or apartments can seem like it’s uphill both ways. Read more...