Tuesday, December 16

Restaurant review: Noodle St. pleases palates with exciting entrees, assortment of appetizers

This post was updated Oct. 30 at 8:33 p.m. Noodle St. might not be especially original, but its quality makes it a terrific eatery anyway. The Westwood location of the restaurant opened earlier this year on Weyburn Avenue, joining a growing chain that already includes establishments in other parts of the greater Los Angeles area such as Fullerton, Irvine and Pasadena. Read more...

Photo: The Noodle St. sign hands outside the restaurant. The chain opened up its Westwood location earlier this year on Weyburn Avenue and features a variety of noodle-based dishes. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Movie review: ‘Bugonia’ shocks audiences with gory twists, compelling characters, commentary

This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:37 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicide and describes scenes of violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...

Photo: Emma Stone as her character, Michelle, sits in a wooden chair and looks off camera with a faint smile on her face. The 118-minute film, “Bugonia,” is an adaptation of the 2003 South Korean film “Save the Green Planet!” and was released in select theaters Oct. 24. (Courtesy of IMDb)



Album review: Demi Lovato’s ‘It’s Not That Deep’ fails to cut deep with bland, derivative songs

This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:50 p.m. Dance music can be as deep as the artist wants it to be – a truth Demi Lovato seems aware of. Read more...

Photo: The album cover for Demi Lovato’s ninth studio album, “It’s Not That Deep,” shows the singer posing in a crowded set. The artist’s latest release draws inspiration from hit projects, lacking individuality, writes Reid Sperisen. (Courtesy of DLG Recordings, LLC; Island Records; UMG Recordings, Inc.)


BEL’s ‘Holy Grail’ blends hope and emotion, reflects growth and resilience

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 8:49 p.m. Exploring the depth of life, dreams and perseverance, BEL’s debut album wishes to express a sense of hope that listeners can take away. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is UCLA alumnus Isabel Whelan wearing an all-white outfit, including a long, puffy skirt. The singer-songwriter, under the name BEL, released her debut album Oct. 17 after a three-year creation process (Courtesy of SJ Spreng)


UCLA alumnus-owned fashion brand seams together Nollywood style, Y2K nostalgia

This post was updated Nov. 6 at 3:21 p.m. From sixth-grade sewing projects to New York Fashion Week, UCLA alumnus Bisola Amudipe has always led a fashion-forward life. Read more...

Photo: Bisola Amudipe sits on a couch, surrounded by models, while posing for a photo. Amudipe, a UCLA alumnus, recently started her own fashion brand, LovexBisi. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA student Jessica Rose pursues self-publishing, discusses commitment

Between Jessica Rose’s poetry and prose, a central theme in her story is a commitment to achieving her goals. Jessica Rose is a third-year English student who self-published her book, “The World Above the Waves,” in 2022. Read more...

Photo: Jessica Rose sits on a brown chair in a library. The third-year English student self-published her novel, “The World Above the Waves,” in 2022. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)



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