Friday, May 9

The Giving Craft gives more than gifts to patients, encouraging creativity at UCLA

This post was updated April 1 at 8:51 p.m. The Giving Craft shows how a small gesture can go a long way. The student-run organization, founded this past fall quarter, is open to all students interested in crafts – no matter the medium or level of experience, said social media manager and second-year cognitive science student Hannah Ngo. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the banner art for UCLA club The Giving Craft. The club’s goal is to donate crafts to health care facilities for patient use. (Courtesy of The Giving Craft)



Georgia Lim turns nail art from creative hobby to platform to build community

This post was updated at 9 p.m. Stars, spots, flowers and bows adorn the fingertips of Georgia Lim – and her clients. For the past two years, Lim has crafted nail art for those both in and outside the UCLA community, booking her appointments and posting her handiwork through the Instagram account @gglnailz. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is someone holding up their hands showcasing sea-themed nail art. Georgia Lim is a UCLA undergraduate who runs a nail business. (Courtesy of Georgia Lim)




Second Take: Republishing endless special editions of books does more harm than good

This post was updated March 9 at 7:52 p.m. Sometimes it is best not to judge a book by its cover – unless, of course, the cover is limited edition. Read more...

Photo: A collage of six different versions of Jane Austen’s novel “Emma” is pictured. The book has been rereleased with various new editions. (Photos courtesy of Puffin Classics, Penguin Classics and Vintage Classics. Design by Mia Tavares/Digital Managing Editor)




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