Over the past two decades, novelist, journalist, television writer and magazine writer, A.M. Homes has given a provocative critique on American society in the digital age. Read more...
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October 2, 1:09 am
Harvesting high scores: fall video games
Classes have started, but the video games keep on coming and students keep on playing. Read more...
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October 2, 12:51 am
Daily Brewin': _Exposure to local beer festivals and craft culture can inspire college students to explore microbreweries ““ or write a bi-weekly column_
Four hours of unlimited four ounce pours from 70 of the world's best craft brewers: the L.A. Beer Week festival at Union Station was a casual drinker's hoppy heaven. Read more...
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September 27, 3:43 am
Miss World experience a new chapter for UCLA student Claudine Book
When Claudine Book was chosen to represent the United States in Miss World 2012 this summer, she almost didn't go. Read more...
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Third-year Italian language student Claudine Book participated in this summer’s 2012 Miss World competition.
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September 10, 3:39 am
Bacchae reinvented: Group uses Greek tragedy to spark discussion on substance abuse
A couple of young recovering addicts, an actor dealing with the pressures of success and a mother who vowed to abstain from drug use to save her children make up a small part of the audience. Read more...
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The Dionysus Project is a “town hall” panel discussion that uses content from Euripides’ Bacchae and relates it to modern-day addiction.
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September 4, 12:44 am
New bakery in Westwood offers savory concoctions to satisfy salty and sweet cravings
A stroll down Gayley Avenue in search of sweet treats may have gotten a little more fruitful these days. Read more...
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Located on Gayley Avenue, Eat Sweets Pastry is a new pastry shop in Westwood, specializing in custom orders and decadent confections.
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August 20, 4:12 am
13th annual Writers Faire holds workshops, panels for locals
As Judith Prager walks into a classroom, she can't help but notice the deviation of learners from what you would expect of a typical writing student. Read more...
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The Writers Faire features 24 free mini classes and panel discussions in creative writing and screenwriting. Students can get free writing instruction, chat with instructors, register for most fall courses at 10 percent discount, and learn about graduate writing programs and writing-allied businesses. (Courtesy of Todd Cheney)