This post was updated Oct. 3 at 9:32 p.m. A good book is a necessary pairing with any pumpkin spice latte. And with plenty of seasoned authors making grand autumnal returns, there’s never been a better time to snuggle up with a blanket and dive into new worlds. Read more...
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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)
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)
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)
