Although the limited-time Unicorn Frappuccino gave Starbucks consumers a chance to recreate a childlike experience, the coffee chain unoriginally repackaged a nearly decade-old success. Starbucks sold over 2 million of its pink-and-blue blended drink Aug. Read more...
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August 26, 4:55 pm
Restaurant preview: New eateries will harvest community, flavor in LA
Nothing says “welcome back” like new restaurants to explore around Westwood. By the time summer’s sweltering heat cools down, an assortment of restaurants will have opened their doors. Read more...
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August 25, 8:39 pm
Q&A: Carri Karuhn explores resilience amid grief in debut novel ‘Not Everything Burns’
Wildfires are known for their unpredictable, destructive nature. But in the ashes of a wildfire exists the potential for rebirth and growth. Author Carri Karuhn explores that tension in her upcoming Nov. Read more...
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August 21, 11:27 am
This UCLA alum’s experimental video game ‘Slot Waste’ is nothing to throw away
A UCLA alumnus’ MFA thesis project trades saving kingdoms and defeating fire-breathing dragons for a far more introspective mission: confronting the systems that shape our identities and the world around us. Read more...
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August 15, 5:46 pm
Aurum Cosmetics club welcomes all Bruins to the beauty industry
From products to business, members of Aurum Cosmetics know beauty is more than skin deep. Founded in 2022, UCLA Aurum Cosmetics serves as a social and professional development space for beauty industry aspirants and casual beauty enthusiasts alike. Read more...
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August 13, 8:42 pm
Second Take: Outside Lands attendees don’t have to sacrifice fashion, individuality for warmth
There was an Empire of the Sun at Outside Lands – but not much sunlight. On Sunday, Golden Gate Park cycled through classic San Francisco summer conditions: clouds, intermittent sunshine and temperatures lingering above 60 degrees before the evening chill settled in. Read more...
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August 7, 9:32 pm
Book review: Mariam Rahmani’s ‘Liquid’ lacks fluidity in its traversal through storylines
Warning: Minor spoilers ahead. Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” searches for the meaning of identity while struggling to establish its own. Published in March 2025, Rahmani’s novel begins as a satirical contemporary romance before evolving into an exploration of identity. Read more...