A UCLA alumnus’ MFA thesis project trades saving kingdoms and defeating fire-breathing dragons for a far more introspective mission: confronting the systems that shape our identities and the world around us. Read more...
Photo: Vinny Roca turns away from a computer. The UCLA alumnus was recognized at the Independent Games Festival earlier this year for his experimental video game “Slot Waste.” (Photo by Nicholas Ismael Martinez/Courtesy of Vinny Roca; cropped from original)
From products to business, members of Aurum Cosmetics know beauty is more than skin deep. Founded in 2022, UCLA Aurum Cosmetics serves as a social and professional development space for beauty industry aspirants and casual beauty enthusiasts alike. Read more...
Photo: Members of Aurum Cosmetics pose on a staircase while applying lip gloss. The organization serves as a social and professional development space for beauty industry aspirants and beauty enthusiasts. (Courtesy of Nicole Guan)
There was an Empire of the Sun at Outside Lands – but not much sunlight. On Sunday, Golden Gate Park cycled through classic San Francisco summer conditions: clouds, intermittent sunshine and temperatures lingering above 60 degrees before the evening chill settled in. Read more...
Photo: Outside Lands attendees gather on Polo Field near the Lands End stage. The sold-out music festival kicked off Friday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Warning: Minor spoilers ahead. Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” searches for the meaning of identity while struggling to establish its own. Published in March 2025, Rahmani’s novel begins as a satirical contemporary romance before evolving into an exploration of identity. Read more...
Photo: The cover of “Liquid” by Mariam Rahmani is pictured. Published in 2025, Rahmani’s debut novel follows a young Muslim scholar as she endeavors to go on 100 dates in one summer in the pursuit of marrying rich. (Courtesy of Algonquin Books)
This post was updated Aug. 9 at 1:22 p.m. Kitanoya Souffle is bringing Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes to Westwood. The newest addition to the sweet treat scene, Kitanoya Souffle is a Japanese specialty dessert shop located on 954 Gayley Ave. Read more...
Photo: A small gift box from Kitanoya Souffle is pictured holding the mango pomelo, black sesame and fresh strawberry souffles. The Japanese specialty dessert shop opened recently in Westwood on 954 Gayley Avenue. (Courtesy of Emily Berkowitz)
Thirty minutes before opening, Moo’s Craft Barbecue already had a line of over 20 hungry customers waiting to feast. After trying the food, it’s not hard to see why. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)
Summer vacations are always a blast, but this year’s video game lineup proves that there are also plenty of adventures awaiting at home. From exploring Paris and tending to a magical bakery to restoring idyllic farming villages and fighting predatory salmon, this summer’s releases offer charm, nostalgia and action. Read more...
Photo: (Ella Han / Daily Bruin Staff)
