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November 18, 5:31 pm

Film review: Opulent aesthetics can’t save ‘Saltburn’ from narrative vacuity

This post was updated Nov. 19 at 7:12 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. Despite ceaseless stylistic brilliance, “Saltburn” is more fizzle than flame. The sordid thriller ignited in theaters Friday, spotlighting the tale of an outsider at Oxford University thrust into the staggering aristocratic estate Saltburn for a summer with his magnetic classmate. Read more...

Photo: Barry Keoghan (left) and Archie Madekwe (right) play Oliver and Farleigh in “Saltburn.” The second feature film from Academy Award-winning writer and director Emerald Fennell released in theaters on Friday. (Courtesy of MGM and Amazon Studios)

Arts, Lifestyle

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November 14, 4:42 pm

Q&A: Alumnus Christine Araquel-Concordia serves up Filipino flavors with The Park’s Finest

This post was updated Nov. 30 at 7:59 p.m.  Christine Araquel-Concordia is digging into her roots to cook up a taste of the Philippines. After beginning catering in 2009, the alumnus co-founded the restaurant The Park’s Finest in East Los Angeles in 2012, which serves Filipino foods with an American twist. Read more...

Photo: Araquel-Concordia smiles alongside a variety of dishes. The alumnus is the co-founder of The Park’s Finest restaurant. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Music

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November 13, 5:31 pm

Headlined by SZA, Camp Flog Gnaw acts illuminate November night on day 2

This post was updated Nov. 14 at 8:26 p.m. As the sun swept across the Angeleno sky, Camp Flog Gnaw said “See You Again” to its festivalgoers. Read more...

Photo: A crowd gathers in the Dodger Stadium parking lot for day two of the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival. Tyler, The Creator’s music festival drew to a close on Sunday with a headlining performance by SZA. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)

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November 13, 2:23 pm

From desserts to drinks to delicacies, Smorgasburg LA offers diverse dishes

This post was updated Nov. 14 at 8:49 p.m. Tucked away from the bustling city, Smorgasburg offers a taste bud traversal. Home to some of the world’s biggest open-air food markets, the Smorgasburg lineup welcomes foodies in several major cities, including New York City, São Paulo and Toronto. Read more...

Photo: (Photo by Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor. Photo illustration by Hayley Vu/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Music

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November 12, 5:16 pm

Camp Flog Gnaw returns to Dodger Stadium after hiatus, offers vibrant first day

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 8:00p.m. Camp Flog Gnaw is anything but lost. For the first time since 2019, Tyler, The Creator’s annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival has returned to its home at Dodger Stadium. Read more...

Photo: A bright orange screen displays the words “Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival” onstage. Organized by Tyler, The Creator, the annual two-day music festival returned to the Dodger Stadium on Saturday following a three year hiatus. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)

Arts, Lifestyle

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November 12, 2:02 pm

Student-run TikTok page michelle.reads offers a place for book lovers to connect

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 8:09 p.m. Michelle’s enemies to lovers story is with books. The second-year physiological science student said she started the TikTok account michelle.reads in late 2021 in search of a place to connect with others through her passion for reading. Read more...

Photo: Michelle smiles at the camera as she holds a copy of “King of Greed” by Ana Huang. The second-year physiological science student runs the TikTok account @michelle.reads. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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November 12, 1:13 pm

Student Camryn Deisman balances business and schoolwork as she runs Jayde Jewelry

This post was edited Nov. 14 at 8:39 p.m. Camryn Deisman is wiring together being a full-time student and managing the commitments that come with owning a small business. Read more...

Photo: Donning a sage green top and a spotted blue vest, Camryn Deisman holds a few pieces of her jewelry. The second-year music education student runs the small business Jayde Jewelry. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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