Thursday, July 2

Fans pay homage to Marilyn Monroe at Westwood Village Memorial Park

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Tucked in the middle of an unassuming Westwood block, Marilyn Monroe still holds court. Some visit her to leave a sentimental note, a stuffed animal or flowers. Read more...

Photo: Marilyn Monroe’s grave (above) at the Westwood Memorial Park is visited daily by tourists who leave lipstick-smeared kisses. Other celebrities, such as Billy Wilder and Dean Martin, are also buried at the small cemetery. (Jamie Huang/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Singer continues UCLA education after decades of performing

Sandra Kilman, known professionally as Sandra Starks, is only a fourth-year music history student, but she has already had a decades-long successful music career. She has toured with Lou Rawls and Robert Guillaume as a jazz singer, belting out the lyrics of duets like “The Wedding Song” on stages worldwide from Las Vegas to Kingston, Jamaica. Read more...

Photo: After postponing her education and a career as a professional singer, fourth-year music history student Sandra Starks returned to UCLA to complete her college education. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin Senior Staff)


UCLA alum creates music, light show at Walt Disney Concert Hall

During the day, as the sun glints off its steel curves, the silver sails of Walt Disney Concert Hall reflect light from each panel. But, at sunset, the structure darkens. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Design | Media Arts alumnus Refik Anadol eyes the geometric precision of his model of Walt Disney Concert Hall, housed upstairs in Broad Art Center. (Agnijita Kumar/Daily Bruin Senior Staff)



Flavors of Westwood: Garlo’s Aussie Pie Shop brings new dining experience to Westwood

Upon entering Garlo’s Aussie Pie Shop, everything – from the decor to the scents – seems to lift you out of Westwood. As the friendly voice of shop owner Sean Garlick welcomes you in, a short flight of stairs downward and the sign next to it guides the customer “to your table down under,” an eating area that’s appropriately south of street level. Read more...

Photo: (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA alumna expands Coolhaus ice cream brand

From flavors like “Fried Chicken and Waffles” to “Avocado Sriracha,” Coolhaus has made its name in the world of gourmet ice cream desserts. But Natasha Case, co-founder of Coolhaus and UCLA Architecture and Urban Design alumna, wants customers to know the company is much more than that. Read more...