Tuesday, February 3


Daily Bruin alumnus K.X. Song releases debut novel ‘An Echo in the City’

This post was updated July 2 at 5:27 p.m. Through her debut novel, K.X. Song is casting a light on the Hong Kong protests. Released June 20, “An Echo in the City” follows two teenagers from contrasting backgrounds as they fall in love in the midst of demonstrations against a bill that would have tried Hong Kong residents accused of crimes in mainland China. Read more...

Photo: The words “An Echo in the City” are displayed on a girl’s hair. The novel tells the story of star-crossed lovers during the Hong Kong protests. (Courtesy of Hachette Book Group)


Sriha Srinivasan works to promote sex education one TikTok at a time

Sriha Srinivasan is battling stigma with her TikTok @sexedu. Graduating a year early, the third-year human biology and society student said she started her TikTok page in the spring of 2020 to amplify discourse on sex education. Read more...

Photo: Donning traditional Indian attire, Sriha Srinivasan gazes into the camera. The third-year human biology and society student runs a TikTok account dedicated to destigmatizing sex education. (Ella Greenberg Winnick/Daily Bruin)



Ruanne Catapang honors Filipino culture through her shop’s jewelry collections

Ruanne Catapang is threading Filipino culture and storytelling together through handcrafted jewelry. The fourth-year psychology student said she founded her jewelry business, shoprchive, in early 2021 as a way to connect with loved ones during the pandemic. Read more...

Photo: Ruanne Catapang’s pieces, along with her info card, are pictured on a beige surface. The fourth-year psychology student said her jewelry is inspired by her Filipino heritage. (Jordan Guzman/Daily Bruin)


Calligraphy By Esha creates and coaches decorative penmanship

Through calligraphy, Esha Sidhu is handwriting atmospheres of creation and growth. The second-year computer science student is the owner of Calligraphy By Esha, a small business that engages in the craft of decorative penmanship. Read more...

Photo: The phrase “You are beautiful” is written in white and pink letters against a black background. Second-year student Esha Sidhu said she founded Calligraphy By Esha so clients could learn more about the art form. (Courtesy of Esha Sidhu)




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