Friday, February 20

Bookmarked: Chic architecture bookstore offers diverse, artsy selection

Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented towards horror and mysteries to others with more practical focuses, like cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. Read more...

Photo: The arts and design specialty bookstore Hennessy & Ingalls’ chic design was easy to navigate and created a spacious environment for optimal book browsing. (Bilal Ismail Ahmed/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Michael Goi of ‘Glee’ fame appointed 2018 TFT cinematographer-in-residence

Michael Goi used the same filming strategy for “American Horror Story” as he did for “Glee.” The cinematographer said he focused on using varied lighting tactics and camera angles in both television shows to highlight moments of tension and character development. Read more...

Photo: Cinematographer Michael Goi was recently appointed as the 2018 Cinematographer-in-Residence at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Goi has worked on television shows including “American Horror Story” and “Glee.” (Bilal Ismail Ahmed/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Discussion on mental health issues takes on new form in dance club Psypher

Members of the club Psypher embodied the complexities of modern dating by dancing to Sabrina Claudio’s R&B song, “Belong to You,” in a parking lot Friday night. Read more...

Photo: Psypher, a dance club at UCLA, aims to explore mental and physical well-being through the art of dance. The club members will engage in group discussions and dances to express opinions on and learn about certain aspects of mental health. This quarter’s theme is the impact of personal relationships on mental health. (Grace Yu/Daily Bruin)


Alum blends acne-fighting, natural skin care products that cater to people of color

Jamika Martin founded her own skin care line to combine two prominent beauty trends she doesn’t often see working together: natural skin care and acne treatment. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumna Jamika Martin runs ROSEN Skincare, her original skin care line. She founded the brand as a second-year student with the aim of using natural ingredients for acne treatment. (Anna Moreno-Takegami/Daily Bruin)


Album review: ‘Primal Heart’

Kimbra should no longer be somebody you used to know. In fact, the New Zealand indie-pop singer deserves even higher acclaim for the release of her new album “Primal Heart” than she did for her stint with Gotye in 2011. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records)