This post was updated July 25 at 3:57 p.m. In an era of social distance, Demia connects students through their smartphone screens. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced colleges across the country to shut down, UCLA alumnus Sanjay Malhotra sought to alleviate the sudden dissipation of campus life. Read more...
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This post was updated July 18 at 4:35 p.m. UNICEF at UCLA is passing the mic to Latinx youth and mental health advocates. In May, club members created two podcast series to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis at the southern border of the United States. Read more...
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This post was updated July 18 at 4:41 p.m. Nala and Ryder are cutting deep with their Ultimate podcast. Alumni Maddy Fisher and Frankie Clarke are using their podcast “The Ultimate Talk” to update listeners on the college Frisbee scene. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumni Frankie Clarke and Maddy Fisher host their podcast “The Ultimate Talk” to share the college Frisbee scene and the life of its athletes with their listeners. (Courtesy of Maddy Fisher)
This post was updated July 11 at 1:25 p.m. Midnight Eleven is refashioning artistic expression. Although it began as a clothing brand, Midnight Eleven is progressing beyond its label as an apparel store to form an artistic community. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Josh Concepcion co-founded Midnight Eleven in July 2019. The company began as an apparel brand but aspires to offer a community for artists from all walks of life. (Harold Lee/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated July 5 at 7:38 p.m. Jane Ni and Ruby Ciervo are unraveling art stereotypes. Out of all the creative ways the two students could have expressed themselves during the pandemic, fourth-year human biology and society student Jane Ni and fourth-year civil and environmental engineering student Ruby Ciervo landed on knitting. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year students Jane Ni and Ruby Ciervo created the Instagram account @hotgirlsknit after discovering a passion for fiber arts during quarantine. The two aim to use their platform to destigmatize the craft, and share slow fashion through knitting. (Courtesy of Jane Ni)
As a result of the digital era, sneaker culture has erupted. But beyond the exclusive drops and collaborations, at its heart is a community of dedicated followers who would do just about anything to keep this niche subculture intact. Read more...
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This post was updated July 15 at 10:11 a.m. Summer brings hot weather – and hotter books to match. From memoirs to mysteries, these new novels are perfect to grab for vacation or devour during long hours at home. Read more...
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