Despite Los Angeles’ everlasting sun, autumn is in the air and students are returning to campus. The city’s calendar is dotted with metropolitan markets and snack stands that are offering everything from vegan eats to sprinkled treats – luring in locals and visitors alike. Read more...
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Like sunflowers facing toward the sun, Himawari Boutique inspires customers to hold their heads high. After dusting off her old sewing machine, third-year biology and English student Kylie Pham established Himawari Boutique in August 2020. Read more...
Photo: Third-year biology and English student Kylie Pham dusted off her sewing machine to start Himawari Boutique in August 2020. Focused on creating pop culture-inspired masks that fit smaller faces, she hopes her products will make wearing masks more widespread and enjoyable. (Courtesy of Kylie Pham)
PREPARE is making moves to advance opportunities for immigrant talent. Set to launch in November, the recruitment agency aims to bridge the gap between U.S.-based employers and undocumented professionals, said co-founder and fifth-year oceanic and atmospheric studies student Juan Maya Hernandez. Read more...
Photo: Student startup PREPARE, set to launch in November, aims to connect U.S.-based employers with undocumented professionals. Fifth-year oceanic and atmospheric studies student Juan Maya Hernandez said he founded the company after he realized the need for this link through his own personal experience. (Sandra Ocampo/Daily Bruin)
Bluestone Lane is bringing Melbourne’s coffee culture to Westwood’s streets. The Australian-inspired chain opened its newest addition to its seven Los Angeles locations on Sept. 2. Read more...
Photo: The newest addition to Westwood’s assortment of coffee shops, Australian-inspired Bluestone Lane opened Sept. 2. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)
On South Campus, Melanin & Medicine is cultivating a sense of community for Black Bruins. When fourth-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student and co-founder of Melanin & Medicine Amaya Taylor first arrived in Westwood, she said she was eager to connect with students on the south side of campus. Read more...
Photo: Aiming to alter South Campus culture at UCLA, Melanin & Medicine provides support for Black STEM students. Whether through an inclusive community or reduced test costs, co-founder Amaya Taylor said the club hopes to break down institutional barriers for Black Bruins in the health care community. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
Forgoing filters and Photoshop, Remington Lee applies her positivity and passion to glowing through life. The UCLA alumnus runs the Instagram account @remisetglow where she discusses skin care and makeup products alongside her surgeries of the past five years. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Remington Lee uses her Instagram account, @remisetglow, to spread positivity. Started in 2016, Lee posts about her favorite makeup and skin care products, as well as her surgeries and hospitalizations of the past five years. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
This post was updated Aug. 22 at 6:56 p.m. Aroma Jewelry’s products are mementos for life. Inspired by a lifelong love for jewelry and crafts, third-year human biology and society student Lesley Avila Rojas launched Aroma Jewelry in March. Read more...
Photo: Third-year human biology and society student Lesley Avila Rojas is the owner of jewelry store Aroma Jewelry. Run through Instagram, the shop specializes in selling rings, which are custom-made to fit the customer. Other small business have helped Rojas grow her shop, she said. (Courtesy of Jose Avila)
