BruinShack prioritizes transparency and accessibility to help make apartment hunting a smoother process for UCLA students Founded by alumnus Danny Tang, BruinShack is an online platform that connects students with apartment managers in Westwood. Read more...
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Isolation is lonely, but “A Shape and a Run” explores the shared shapes it can take. Anthony Wong, a fourth-year biology and cognitive science student, published his debut book, “A Shape and a Run,” on April 28. Read more...
Photo: Written during quarantine, fourth-year biology and cognitive science student Anthony Wong published his debut book, “A Shape and a Run,” on April 28. He hopes to tackle the hopelessness, grief and anger shared by many during the pandemic. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
PeerUp is pairing up and helping out Bruins who are looking to improve their mental health. With its UCLA chapter recently launched this quarter, PeerUp serves as a space for students to speak anonymously about their mental health journeys with peer supporters. Read more...
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UCLA’s 32nd annual Chinese American Culture Night hopes to spotlight the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience until the next lotus blooms. Hosted by the Association of Chinese Americans, preparing CACN has been a yearlong effort that has led to the debut of the film “Until the Next Lotus Blooms” tomorrow on Zoom and Discord. Read more...
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This post was updated May 16 at 6:29 p.m. Collaborating with small silversmiths, Chloe Moreno designs stunning jewelry. In 2018, the UCLA alumna began designing jewelry pieces for her mom and has since developed her line into a small business, Stunner Jewelry. Read more...
Photo: Founded by UCLA alumna Chloe Moreno, Stunner Jewelry collaborates with silversmiths to produce ethically made products. The brand is currently developing a website with the goal of opening a brick-and-mortar location in Los Angeles. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)
Lotus Swim is carving out its own space in the fashion sphere. Operated entirely by undergraduate students, the fashion line offers clothing that is both affordable and sustainable. Read more...
Photo: Co-founded by Roxanne Ohayon, a fourth-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student, and Marissa Shankar, a fourth-year business economics student, Lotus Swim is operated entirely by undergraduate students. The brand offers affordable swimwear while ensuring that all levels of production are ethical and sustainable. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)
With just a tap of a finger, bLinkup promises to forge friendships that last a lifetime. The app was founded in September 2018 by University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee alumnus, Will Bott, and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus and Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Hasbani, with the purpose of connecting friends and fostering relationships. Read more...
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