Monday, June 23


Restaurant review: Alfred Coffee brings original brews but steep prices to Westwood

Toss your Starbucks card – Alfred Coffee is Westwood’s hottest brew. The Los Angeles-based coffee shop chain unveiled its newest Westwood location Monday. Located across from the Hammer Museum, Alfred Coffee brings well-crafted beverages and vibrant interior decor to Westwood Village. Read more...

Photo: On Monday, Alfred Westwood Village opened its doors and began serving beverages and bold interior design to Bruins. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)



Art Students Collective creates space for artists to connect, build community

Bruin minds joined together in jump-starting a new student arts movement. In April, several UCLA art students created the Art Students Collective, an undergraduate club that organizes open discussions for students who are serious about visual arts. Read more...

Photo: Formed in April, the Art Students Collective hopes to include all undergraduate students who are passionate about art. Co-founder Marie Tagudena (left), a third-year art student, works on a project with new member and third-year art student Mayra Jimenez (left center), along with the two other co-founders, third-year art student Brenda Barrios (right center) and first-year art student Armando Perez (right). (Courtesy of Marie Tagudena)




Student debuts collection of short stories exploring the effects of isolation

Isolation is lonely, but “A Shape and a Run” explores the shared shapes it can take. Anthony Wong, a fourth-year biology and cognitive science student, published his debut book, “A Shape and a Run,” on April 28. Read more...

Photo: Written during quarantine, fourth-year biology and cognitive science student Anthony Wong published his debut book, “A Shape and a Run,” on April 28. He hopes to tackle the hopelessness, grief and anger shared by many during the pandemic. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)