Diana Kohan literally ditched studying for a final to watch a fashion show. "I left my stuff in Kerckhoff during finals weeks and walked into Ackerman and I saw this insane runway show … with models and dresses and music and everything and I got really emotional," Kohan said. Disinterested in her psychology final, as well as school in general at the time, the UCLA alumna saw this fashion show put on by UCLA's Fashion and Student Trends club as the catharsis for her decision to pursue fashion as a career. Having grown up making her own clothes and taking sewing classes, Kohan was always interested in fashion, but didn't think of it as a possible career path until she discovered the fashion club at UCLA. Read more...

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The “Bobbi” dress from UCLA alumna Diana Kohan’s clothing line, Château Davana. (courtesy of Chateau Davana)

Having never been to Venice Beach, I didn't really know what to expect when I got there. Read more...

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The sun shines through the iconic Venice sign, recognizable to both residents and visitors, as pedestrians cross the street. Venice beach is home to multitudes of eccentric shops, medicinal marijuana stores, street performers and restaurants. This week, columnist Arit John took the Big Blue Bus to Venice Beach and explored what there is to do on a budget of less than $10.

Los Angeles-based designer and Study Footwear founder Chris Stamp would never have founded his own shoe company or even pursued the arts without the support of his parents. Read more...

In case you ever wanted to know, the taste of a sheep's head is pungent, salty and a bit oily. Read more...

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UCLA alumnae Nat (left) and Kat find their next clue at the iconic Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England on “The Amazing Race.” They comprised the first all-woman team to win the contest.

When I walked into the new Superdry at the Beverly Center, I felt like I'd been in one before, or in a store just like it. Read more...

Photo: Superdry USA, a college attire company, opened at the Beverly Center. It offers casual dresses and boots.