This post was updated Oct. 26 at 7:27 p.m. Most book talks hinge on their words. But for Jillian Tamaki, sharing her work was all about the slideshow. Read more...
Photo: Jillian Tamaki is pictured. The graphic novelist spoke about her latest project “Roaming” – co-written with her cousin Mariko – at the Charles E. Young Research Library on Tuesday. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Megan Barlog Hughes is fully booked getting stories from the shelves to the readers. The alumnus of UCLA’s Screenwriting: Film & TV Comprehensive intensive is the founder of Purple Shelf Media, a marketing company for children’s and young adult books. Read more...
Photo: Dressed in a purple top, Megan Barlog Hughes stands outside as she smiles for a photo. The alumnus is the founder of Purple Shelf Media, a marketing company for children’s and young adult books. (Courtesy of Megan Barlog Hughes)
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)
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.)
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)
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)
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)
