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February 5, 2:47 pm

Flavors of Westwood: ‘Slop bowls’ reflect college students’ desire for customizable, fast-paced food

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:26 a.m. Come lunchtime, Westwood’s fast-casual bowl spots buzz with Bruins, reflecting the traction of what have been dubbed “slop bowls.” The phenomenon of “slop bowls” is ubiquitous in the dining atmosphere, with restaurants like Gogobop, Falafel Inc and CAVA all around Westwood. Read more...

Photo: The interior of CAVA in Westwood is pictured. Second-year human biology and society student Alana Roe said the main appeal of slop bowl restaurants like Cava is the ability to customize a bowl to one’s liking. (Courtesy of Cava Grill)

Arts, Lifestyle

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February 4, 3:45 pm

Flavors of Westwood: Westwood fast food fuels UCLA friendships

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:18 a.m. For UCLA students juggling packed schedules, dwindling meal swipes and an ever-present craving for something quick, fast food has wiggled its way into everyday life. Read more...

Photo: The inside of In-N-Out Burger in Westwood is pictured. Logan Person, a first-year UCLA student who works at In-N-Out, said California natives and out-of-state students have varying perspectives on the fast food chain. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Arts, Music

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February 4, 2:23 pm

Grammys 2026 Q&A: Grammy-nominated musicians, songwriters discuss projects, collaboration processes

This post was updated Feb. 5 at 11:10 p.m. For most recording artists, the Grammys are the pinnacle of achievement in music. Naturally, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards celebrated a wide variety of songs and albums from popular genres, such as country and dance, to more niche fields recognizing classical and new age music. Read more...

Photo: Cam poses for a photo on the red carpet wearing an all-black outfit with a white seam detail. Since receiving the Album Of The Year Grammy for her collaboration in Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER,” the country singer was nominated for the third time for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, with her 2025 album “All Things Light.” (Courtesy of John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Arts, Music

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February 3, 2:33 pm

Grammys 2026 Q&A: Award winners discuss creative inspiration, impact of academy recognition

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 8:01 p.m. Music’s biggest night is an all-day event. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards highlighted a year of musical projects across 95 categories this Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is FKA Twigs on the Grammy stage, accepting her award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. The artist’s LP, “EUSEXUA,” is inspired by rave and club culture and looks to bring music back to its original scenes and environments. (Courtesy of Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Arts, Lifestyle

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February 3, 1:12 pm

Flavors of Westwood: Bella Pita serves healthy Mediterranean food founded on family, nostalgia

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:10 a.m. Bella Pita remains a rare constant in Westwood Village, serving fresh, customizable Mediterranean food seasoned with family tradition. Read more...

Photo: The inside of Bella Pita is pictured, with a cash register at the ordering table, two televisions hanging above and an LED sign on the wall. Founder Medy Sanadidi, a retired UCLA adjunct professor, said the restaurant began as a father-son project. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts

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February 3, 11:32 am

Alexa Cruz becomes inaugural recipient of Carol Burnett scholarship

For one UCLA student, a celebrated alumnus has offered an extra boost to her educational pursuits. Alexa Cruz, a first-year theater student with an emphasis in musical theater, is the inaugural recipient of the Carol Burnett Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Musical Theater. Read more...

Photo: Carol Burnett (left) and Alexa Cruz (right) pose together. On meeting Burnett, Cruz said people emphasized that her name being put alongside Burnett’s spelled future success for her career. (Courtesy of Sebastian Hernandez/UCLA)


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