This post was updated June 5 at 3:00 p.m. From the captivating political intrigue to the unforeseeable twists, “A Song of Ice and Fire” has cemented itself as one of the most memorable works of fantasy literature. Read more...
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UCLA Vintage is back in style. Owned by twin brothers Jake and Max Santaniello, the UCLA Vintage shop curates a collection of second-hand clothing and accessories that embody the style passed down through former generations of Bruins. Read more...
Photo: Donning items from UCLA Vintage, founders Jake (left) and Max (right) Santaniello stand in front of a tree. The second-year twins started the shop because of their love for vintage clothing. (Alice Yang/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 21 at 8: Transcending the barrier between online and the physical world, video game clothing is a foundational building block in fan culture and worldbuilding. Read more...
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This post was updated May 17 at 3:46 p.m. UCLA alumnus Alivia Brown is assembling anthropology-inspired YouTube videos, filling a rare niche. The alumnus said she started her channel in 2020, where she posts 10-minute educational videos regarding anthropology terms, introductory topics, key figures, personal experiences and opportunities in the field. Read more...
Photo: Alivia Brown sits in front of Haines Hall. The alumnus runs “Anthropology by Alivia,” a YouTube channel where she creates videos related to anthropology and career advice. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)
A new app is seeking to make it easier to eat around Los Angeles. SeekEats, which was created by students from UCLA and the University of Southern California, offers a platform where students can find discounts and local restaurant owners can promote their businesses. Read more...
Photo: Jimmy Zhou smiles for the camera. Zhou, an alumnus, is a part of the development team behind SeekEats, comprised of UCLA and USC students. The app aims to connect users to LA restaurants through polls and discounts for partnered businesses. (Courtesy of Jimmy Zhou)
Spotteducla is fostering a safe place to step out of fashion norms. Juwan Madaki, a third-year cognitive science student, and Nane Onanyan, a third-year biochemistry student, created the Instagram account spotteducla in the fall of 2021. Read more...
Photo: Nane Onanyan (left) and Juwan Madaki (right) stand in front of a tiled wall. The third-year students created the Instagram account spotteducla to showcase students’ styles on campus. (Alice Yang/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated June 5 at 3:07 p.m. All eyes are on Kristen Gonzalez’s Lashes. The first-year sociology student started her eyelash extension business, Lashes by Kristen, in October 2020. Read more...
Photo: A client gazes up into the camera. Kristen Gonzalez, a first-year sociology student, started her lash business out of a desire to help others while achieving her own financial independence. (Courtesy of Kristen Gonzalez)
