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Restaurant review: Honey Krush will create buzz among Bruins with minor improvements

This post was updated Oct. 24 at 9:07 p.m. A new Korean cafe offering organic desserts will leave Bruins buzzing. Honey Krush officially opened Sept. 23 as a health-conscious option for South Korean-inspired dessert and protein-based recipes in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: The entrance to Honey Krush is pictured. The new cafe recently opened in Westwood and offers a variety of drinks and protein-based meals. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Q&A: Author Larry Duplechan on Hollywood history in memoir ‘Movies That Made Me Gay’

This post was updated Oct. 24 at 8:56 p.m. Larry Duplechan is rewinding the films that changed his life. The alumnus and Lambda Literary Award-winning author released his latest book, “Movies That Made Me Gay,” on Oct. Read more...

Photo: Larry Duplechan smiles for his headshot. The alumnus released his memoir, “Movies That Made Me Gay,” on Oct. 2. (Courtesy of John Farrell Jr.)


Student-created Evyree app aims to help students find local discounts, save money

This post was updated Oct. 24 at 8:50 p.m. A new app is sharing savings with UCLA students and beyond. Launched in the summer of 2023, Evyree collaborates with local businesses to serve as a centralized platform for advertising student discounts and deals. Read more...

Photo: Thomas Kay, Carol Liang and Kareem Dibs (left to right) stand together for a photo. The alumnus and students helped start up Evyree, which is an app that collaborates with local businesses to provide student discounts. (Eden Yu/Daily Bruin)


Student owner of CrochetvilleGoods finds joy in creating amigurumi plushies

This post was updated Oct. 17 at 7:53 p.m. From keychains to plushies, Melanie Beltran has many projects under her hook. The third-year psychology student runs CrochetvilleGoods, a crochet business that includes a shop on Etsy and commissioned work. Read more...

Photo: Melanie Beltran holds a pink crocheted octopus plushie. The third-year psychology student runs the small business CrochetvilleGoods. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)


Q&A: Author Justin Torres on pushing creative boundaries in new novel ‘Blackouts’

This post was updated Oct. 17 at 8:18 p.m. Justin Torres is piecing together hidden histories in his latest work. Recently chosen as a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award, “Blackouts” was released Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: Justin Torres looks into the camera for a headshot. The associate professor of English released his second book, “Blackouts,” on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Justin Torres)





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