Tuesday, June 24

Unsung Heroes: Gwen Stacy upgrades from plot point to Spider-Woman

Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. Read more...

Photo: Gwen Stacy, who’s primarily known for her tragic death in the comics in 1973, has recently received more comic book coverage as the Spider-Woman of Earth-65. Stacy currently features as the lead of a spin-off series “Spider-Gwen.” (Marvel Comics)


Trucking Around: The Lobos Truck features unique fry-nacho combination

Food trucks are a vital part of the Los Angeles culinary scene, with many accumulating hordes of followers who aggressively pursue them around the city. The sheer magnitude of trucks can make dining choices difficult, but columnist Alisha Kapur has narrowed down 10 to try out and review. Read more...

Photo: A&E columnist Alisha Kapur traveled to The Lobos Truck to sample the Big Lobo, a two-patty burger with cheese, egg, guacamole and tomato, and the truck’s Wachos, including the OG Wacho and the Green Dragon Wacho. (Canaan Howard/Daily Bruin)


Unsung Heroes: She-Hulk combines crime-fighting identity with alter ego as lawyer

Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. Read more...

Photo: Jennifer Walters’ dual roles as an attorney and the superhero She-Hulk are major points of emphasis in her solo series “She-Hulk.” (Marvel Comics)


Trucking Around: Dogtown Dogs dishes out refreshing, Californian flavors

Food trucks are a vital part of the Los Angeles culinary scene, with many accumulating hordes of followers who aggressively pursue them around the city. The sheer magnitude of trucks can make dining choices difficult, but columnist Alisha Kapur has narrowed down 10 to try out and review. Read more...

Photo: Dogtown Dogs offers hot dog sandwiches with a Southern California flare, including the “California Dog” (below). Served with a beef frank or a soy dog, the “California Dog” features avocado, arugula, tomatoes, fried onions and vinaigrette. (Dogtown Dogs)


Marvel breathes new life into former Image Comics character Angela

Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. Read more...

Photo: Angela originally debuted in the Image Comics series “Spawn,” but is now a part of the Marvel Universe after co-creator Neil Gaiman sold the rights to Marvel. (Marvel Comics)


Student organizes spring clothing swap, plans intimate atmosphere

One hundred eighty five dresses hang in Vita Newstetter’s closet. An avid clothes collector and thrifter since the age of 12, Newstetter’s fashion interests followed her to UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Second-year Design | Media Arts student Vita Newstetter found her passion for sharing clothes and thrifting at the age of 12. Since then, Newstetter has organized the Student Committee for the Arts’ first free clothing swap. (Heidy Cadena/Daily Bruin)


Trucking Around: Coolhaus serves ice cream sandwiches in range of flavors

Food trucks are a vital part of the L.A. culinary scene, with many accumulating hordes of followers who aggressively pursue them around the city. The sheer magnitude of trucks can make dining choices difficult, but columnist Alisha Kapur has narrowed down 10 to try and review. Read more...

Photo: The gourmet ice cream sandwich truck Coolhaus features flavors such as avocado Sriracha and foie gras peanut better and jelly. (Coolhaus)



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