Daniella Shahrdar is showcasing her personal growth through social media to inspire those who share her same struggles. The rising second-year political science student primarily creates lifestyle content that focuses on both mental and physical health and her daily life in college. Read more...

Photo: Rising second-year Daniella Shahrdar stands next to her younger brother (left). With a steadily growing following on TikTok and Instagram, Shahrdar said she is learning how to balance content creation, school and being the guardian of her younger brother. (Courtesy of Daniella Shahrdar)

Through colorful children’s storybooks, Pages for Pediatrics is drawing inclusivity for young patients. Founded in spring 2021, Pages for Pediatrics is a student-run organization at UCLA that aims to write and illustrate original children’s storybooks that focus on pediatric illnesses and disabilities, said president and founder Rujuta Sathe. Read more...

Photo: By Isabella Lee/Illustrations Director

This post was updated August 7 at 9:23 p.m. Viviann Do is taking a page out of her favorite contemporary Asian American stories. After she started reading more voraciously last year, the alumnus said she was inspired to create her own BookTok and Bookstagram accounts – on TikTok and Instagram, respectively – where she discusses her recent reads. Read more...

Photo: Vivian Do smiles for a photo in front of pink flowers. The alumnus said she started her book-related TikTok and Instagram to highlight and share her favorite pieces of Asian American literature. (Courtesy of Viviann Do)