A television room with a revolving cookie bar and a chocolate river flowing from a bundt cake crafted by English graduate student Alethia Shih brought the dream world of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory” to life in Tuesday’s Edible Book Festival in Powell Library Rotunda. Read more...
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April 1, 1:04 pm
Students and staff blend food with literature in annual Edible Book Festival
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April 1, 12:00 am
UCLA alumna showcases original mouthwatering creations on YouTube
On a regular weekday, alumna Izzah Khan sits in front of a computer at her day job in risk management, but cooking, baking and filming for her YouTube channel, “Rookie with a Cookie,” fill her weekends. Read more...
Photo: (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)
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March 31, 12:01 am
Bruin grows business of handmade hair care products
When the average hair care product wasn’t able to provide the desired shine and texture in her hair, Marika Straughter made the decision three years ago to take matters into her own hands. Read more...
Photo: Urban education graduate student Marika Straughter began making her own hair care products three years ago and recently launched her own company, EbonyCoilyGal. Straughter is currently working on expanding her company’s marketing presence and sales. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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March 30, 12:00 am
Unsung Heroes: Captain Marvel rises as feminist superhero through modern updates
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: Carol Danvers first debuted as Ms. Marvel in the 1960s, before being updated as Captain Marvel in 2012. As a member of the Avengers, Danvers has emerged as a feminist superhero. (Marvel Comics)
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March 17, 2:51 am
UCLA alumni climb to top of pole dancing competition
UCLA alumna Drusilla Ray grasps the pole and pulls herself upward with a fluid movement. Spinning to the beat of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” Ray inverts herself using only her arms and goes through a complicated series of motions that defy gravity. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumni Drusilla Ray (left), Jessica Anderson-Gwin (top) and former Daily Bruin staffer Rhyn Cheung (right) competed at the Pacific Pole Championships, hosted by Pole Sport Organization in Los Angeles on Feb. 28. Anderson-Gwin and Ray placed first and fourth, respectively, in the professional division of the contest. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
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March 15, 2:11 pm
Theater & More: LA Fashion Week brings styles of late ’60s, ’70s down the runway
Cameras flashed, high heels clattered and the guests smiled as excitement vibrated through the air. Organized by Kelsi Smith, the director and founder of the Los Angeles Fashion Council, Los Angeles Fashion Week was held in downtown Los Angeles from March 7 through Saturday. Read more...
Photo: (Bijun Liang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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March 9, 12:21 am
Urban Confections: Milk creates original treat with delicious macarons and ice cream
Los Angeles is home to numerous dessert shops that feature a range of treats from cupcakes to doughnuts to shakes. Urban Confections will select dessert restaurants whose only West Coast location is Los Angeles, highlighting students’ opportunities to taste the city’s distinctive flavors. Read more...
Photo: The dessert shop Milk features macaron ice cream sandwiches, including flavors such as banana dulce de leche and Thai tea. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin)