Tuesday, December 16

Exploring costs of commencement for students, benefit for Westwood businesses

Commencement at UCLA brings many people together on campus to celebrate the graduating class – but it doesn’t come without a cost. While students and their families budget the cost of hospitality, travel and traditions ahead of graduation, businesses in Westwood may find opportunities during this time to boost profits. Read more...

Photo: (Elizabeth Elaine/Daily Bruin)



UCLA experts urge students to get proper rest during finals week

Finals week often brings sleepless nights and exhaustion for many college students, as some may sacrifice sleep in favor of late-night studying – a habit that can come with significant health consequences. Read more...

Photo: Students are pictured studying late for their finals at Powell Library. Researchers and health professionals at UCLA said sleeping is crucial for students who want to perform well on their finals. (Daily Bruin file photo)


LA Armenian community celebrates independence anniversary, honors culture

Armenians celebrate the anniversary of the First Republic of Armenia on May 28 – the day Armenia gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1918. Prior to Armenian independence, the Ottoman Empire persecuted and killed up to 1.2 million Armenians during the Armenian Genocide between 1915 and 1916. Read more...

Photo: A group of performers backstage at a past UCLA Armenian Music Festival is pictured. (Courtesy of the Armenian Music Program)


The changing landscape of Asian American businesses in the US

This post was updated May 15 at 10:43 p.m. Audri Chang’s curly, silver hair and thick, black glasses are unmistakable as the 71-year-old restaurant owner shuffles between rustic tables, balancing platters of steaming food and exchanging friendly small talk with customers. Read more...

Photo: Korean restaurant Chunju Han-il Kwan, located in the innermost corner of a strip plaza in Koreatown, is one of hundreds of Asian-owned businesses in the area. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)





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