Wednesday, December 17

Students create new hemp-based milk alternative with ‘Chilk’

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 4:24 p.m. Chilk is milk’s cooler cousin. Conceived in November, the student startup creates milk-alternative beverages infused with hemp extracts that contain a percent of CBD, which aids with stress relief and relaxation. Read more...

Photo: Started in November of last year, Chilk formulates milk-alternative drinks infused with hemp extracts to promote stress relief and relaxation. The company was originally conceived as a joke between friends, however they now sell their product in Westwood and plan to expand to the rest of California. (Chelsea Westman/Daily Bruin)


Restaurant review: Primo’s Donuts caters to its college audience, diverse options sweeten experience

This post was updated Sept. 22 at 10:45 p.m. Primo’s Donuts proves the tastiest ideas can be found inside the box. Founded in 1956, the Los Angeles-based doughnut shop opened its Westwood location on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Primo’s Donuts opened its Westwood location on Sept 18, replacing the corner lot on Weyburn Avenue that was previously occupied by Stan’s Donuts. Offering classic raised donuts and crowd favorite buttermilk bites, the shop provides an updated take on a timeless staple. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)



Himawari Boutique hopes to encourage mask-wearing through colorful designs

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 seeks to traverse barriers, connect undocumented immigrants to employers

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)



Melanin & Medicine creates supportive, safe space for Black STEM students

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)



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