Way Home Coffee enters Westwood’s competitive coffee scene with a clear sense of restraint. Rather than positioning itself as a bustling student hub, the cafe – which opened Dec. Read more...
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February 8, 8:46 pm
Daily Bruin Reacts: New sound for the Grammys show breaking boundaries is valued
The Grammy Awards see familiar faces and new paths alike. Grammy winners returned to the Recording Academy and took over new categories. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards recognized deserving projects, surprising many viewers and breaking patterns when it came to its winners. Read more...
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February 5, 11:24 pm
Second take: NHL still has a long way to go on inclusivity amid success of ‘Heated Rivalry’
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:09 a.m. “Heated Rivalry” and Taylor Swift have more in common than you might think. The Crave original series, which aired on HBO Max in the United States, has become mainstream internet culture’s latest obsession. Read more...
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February 5, 2:47 pm
Flavors of Westwood: ‘Slop bowls’ reflect college students’ desire for customizable, fast-paced food
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:26 a.m. Come lunchtime, Westwood’s fast-casual bowl spots buzz with Bruins, reflecting the traction of what have been dubbed “slop bowls.” The phenomenon of “slop bowls” is ubiquitous in the dining atmosphere, with restaurants like Gogobop, Falafel Inc and CAVA all around Westwood. Read more...
Photo: The interior of CAVA in Westwood is pictured. Second-year human biology and society student Alana Roe said the main appeal of slop bowl restaurants like Cava is the ability to customize a bowl to one’s liking. (Courtesy of Cava Grill)
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February 5, 12:31 pm
Flavors of Westwood: Exploring the most delicious matcha spots near UCLA
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:28 a.m. The perfect sip is just around the corner. With its rise in popularity in recent years, matcha has solidified itself as one of cafe lovers’ go-to drinks. Read more...
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February 4, 3:45 pm
Flavors of Westwood: Westwood fast food fuels UCLA friendships
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:18 a.m. For UCLA students juggling packed schedules, dwindling meal swipes and an ever-present craving for something quick, fast food has wiggled its way into everyday life. Read more...
Photo: The inside of In-N-Out Burger in Westwood is pictured. Logan Person, a first-year UCLA student who works at In-N-Out, said California natives and out-of-state students have varying perspectives on the fast food chain. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Arts, Music
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February 4, 2:23 pm
Grammys 2026 Q&A: Grammy-nominated musicians, songwriters discuss projects, collaboration processes
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 11:10 p.m. For most recording artists, the Grammys are the pinnacle of achievement in music. Naturally, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards celebrated a wide variety of songs and albums from popular genres, such as country and dance, to more niche fields recognizing classical and new age music. Read more...
Photo: Cam poses for a photo on the red carpet wearing an all-black outfit with a white seam detail. Since receiving the Album Of The Year Grammy for her collaboration in Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER,” the country singer was nominated for the third time for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, with her 2025 album “All Things Light.” (Courtesy of John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)