Saturday, March 28

Hiyo seeks to elevate sober experience as alternative to alcohol

This post was updated Jan. 10 at 12:35 p.m. Hiyo is bringing everyone to the party. Founded by alumnus Evan Quinn and George Youmans, the company aims to provide novel alternatives for individuals seeking socialization without drinking alcohol. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Evan Quinn, along with co-founders Cygne Cooper and George Youmans, recently won BevNET’s New Beverage Showdown 22 with their nonalcoholic seltzer, hiyo. Sporting a sunny beach aesthetic and aimed at consumers who are sober or sober-curious, the brand said it strives to de-stigmatize sobriety in a party environment. (Courtesy of Hiyo)


Dance Disassembled: Seeing Beyond the Curtain

From selecting music and choreography to perfecting costumes and makeup, the ins and outs of putting on a dance performance are complex and detailed. Put on your dancing shoes and click here to follow along as columnist Laura Carter and Daily Bruin’s multimedia teams take a behind-the-scenes look at the visual elements of dance, disassembled. Read more...

Photo: (Biona Hui/Daily Bruin staff)



TV review: Netflix’s new reality show ‘Hype House’ fails to live up to hype

Despite its name, the Hype House fails to reclaim its hype in its new Netflix reality series. Released Friday, “Hype House” follows a TikTok content house founded by Thomas Petrou, Chase Hudson, better known as Lil Huddy, and Alex Warren as they pursue their latest personal and professional endeavors. Read more...

Photo: Nikita Dragun (left) and Chase Hudson (right) in “Hype House.” (Courtesy of Netflix)


Restaurant review: Sweetgreen sprouts in Westwood, serves fresh finds at premium

Sweetgreen is keeping it fresh as Westwood’s newest dining addition. Since opening their doors on Dec. 14, the store is bringing healthy and refined bowls to the Bruin community with its aesthetically pleasing atmosphere and friendly customer service. Read more...

Photo: Sweetgreen opened its new Westwood location on Dec. 14. Offering a variety of healthier vegetables and proteins in a sleek and convenient setting, the restaurant chain is hoping to bring fresh and nutritious options to Bruins. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)



Alumni’s production services company finds success in entertainment industry

Quixote is a moving home for the entertainment industry. What began as a small collection of customized motor homes in 1992 has developed into a production services company that now offers an assortment of trailers, trucks and studios for the entertainment industry. Read more...

Photo: Founded by alumni Mikel Elliott (left) and Jordan Kitaen (right), Quixote is a production services company that provides equipment, vehicles and studio spaces for the entertainment industry. (Courtesy of Jake Ross. Photo Illustration by Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)