Editor’s Note: This article contains references to suicide. Diana Khoi Nguyen is dedicated to portraying Vietnamese American experiences. Nguyen is an alumnus and visiting professor at UCLA where she teaches an upper-division poetry workshop. Read more...
Photo: Diana Khoi Nguyen is pictured posing for her portrait. The poet speaks on her writing process for her latest book. (Courtesy of Karen Lue)
Fae Myenne Ng hit the literary nail on the head with her profound words at the Hammer Museum. Ng is a bestselling author and PEN/Faulkner Fiction finalist for her novel, “Bone.” Her other book, “Steer Toward Rock,” won her the American Book Award in 2008. Read more...
Photo: Fae Myenne Ng is pictured speaking to her audience. Ng presented her latest memoir, “Orphan Bachelors,” at the Hammer Museum. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
Julianna Shimabukuro is giving people a taste of California. The fourth-year psychobiology student said she has a strong passion for food that has accompanied her throughout her life. Read more...
Photo: Julianna Shimabukuro poses in front of a restaurant, writing a review. She hopes her reviews help people decide on meal options. (Nina Schmidt/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This was updated June 30 at 7:23 p.m. 626 Hospitality Group is healing cultural divides with its frozen treats. Based in Arcadia, California, the soft serve shop aims to bring Asian flavors to the forefront while redefining the meaning of hospitality. Read more...
Photo: Co-founders Waldo Yan (left) and Amber Tan (right) pose for their portrait. 626 Hospitality Group aims to blend Asian culture with frozen dessert. (Courtesy of Jung Euy Park)
Stacie Cassarino is guiding the next generation of UCLA poets. On Wednesday afternoon, the UCLA English department held a poetry workshop with poet and alumnus Stacie Cassarino. Read more...
Photo: Stacie Cassarino is pictured workshopping a poem. The poetry workshop took place in Kaplan Hall on May 22. (Brandon Morquecho/Photo editor)
This post was updated May 23 at 8:45 p.m. Traditional African beats and bites are coming to Westwood with the first annual AfroFusion Festival. AfroFusion Festival will take place Saturday and feature vendors, performers and food from dozens of African countries. Read more...
Photo: Housed in Bunche Hall, the African Studies Center is currenty celebrating its 65th anniversary. Organized by the Black Graduate Students Association, the inaugural AfroFusion Festival will take place Saturday in celebration of Africa Day. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated June 7 at 7:55 p.m. “The Honey Witch” is bound to fill readers’ hearts with golden warmth and help them rise from the ashes. Read more...
Photo: The cover of “The Honey Witch” is pictured. Sydney J. Shields’ debut novel is a fantasy romance. (Courtesy of Hachette Book Group)
