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)
This post was updated Oct. 15 at 7:46 p.m. As the temperatures cool and the days grow shorter, gamers can expect a harvest of exciting releases. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 5 at 8:41 p.m. V.E. Schwab’s latest novel reopens the door to Red London and welcomes readers home from seven years lost at sea. Read more...
Photo: The cover of “The Fragile Threads of Power” is pictured. V.E. Schwab’s latest novel takes place in the same world as the “Shades of Magic” series. (Courtesy of Tor Books)
This post was updated Oct. 5 at 8:31 p.m. The genesis of Crazy Action Figures Merch is far from simple. School of the Arts and Architecture alumnus Max Loy said he founded Crazy A.F. Read more...
Photo: Donning one of his pieces, Max Loy sits by the steps of Powell Library. The alumnus runs the clothing brand Crazy Action Figures Merch. (Eden Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 11:31 p.m. The newest “Percy Jackson” book is perfect for its original middle grade audience and older readers who stuck around to sip from the chalice. Read more...
Photo: The cover of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods” is pictured. Rick Riordan’s latest novel was released Sept. 26. (Courtesy of Disney Hyperion)
This post was updated Oct. 12 at 8:52 p.m. Through her eclectic background in the arts, Marissa Pérez is tailoring her own trends. Previously an event producer and managing director of the Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA, the alumnus currently works as a wardrobe stylist in the fashion industry. Read more...
Photo: Dressed in white, Marissa Pérez looks into the camera. The alumnus currently works as a celebrity wardrobe stylist. (Courtesy of Marissa Pérez)
