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August 2, 2:15 pm

UCLA alumnus bridges barriers with cooking, takes passion to ‘Top Chef Amateurs’

This post was updated Aug. 8 at 10:01 p.m. An 11 p.m. leap-of-faith decision took Sharila Stewart, a UCLA alumnus, to the first season of “Top Chef Amateurs.” Premiering July 1, “Top Chef Amateurs” is a spinoff of the American reality show “Top Chef” and features home cooks instead of professional chefs as contestants. Read more...

Photo: (From left: Sharila Stewart’s Angolan inspired peanut sponge cake, Stewart in her home kitchen, and Stewart’s lamb roast with haricot vert and potatoes.) UCLA alumni Sharila Stewart is a contestant on the first season of “Top Chef Amateurs” this year. Stewart said the diversity of dishes in UCLA dining halls helped develop her love for learning about other cultures and bringing people together through food. (Courtesy of Sharila Stewart)

A Closer Look, News, Science & Health

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July 21, 3:01 pm

Bruins participate in analog Mars mission to research, simulate astronaut life

This story was last updated July 25 at 7:53 p.m. UCLA students and alumni are simulating life as astronauts to practice techniques to use during space travel to Mars. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Olivia Ettlin was a crew member on a mission simulating astronaut life on Mars at the Mars Desert Research Station in Hanksville, Utah. (Courtesy of Olivia Ettlin)

A Closer Look, Academics, Higher Education, News

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July 15, 5:21 pm

School of Nursing lecturer Darah Wilson rehired following students’ petition

This post was updated July 18 at 8:43 p.m. Darah Wilson, a lecturer in the School of Nursing, was fired and subsequently rehired in June after students petitioned against the university’s decision. Read more...

Photo: Darah Wilson, a lecturer at the School of Nursing, was reinstated to her position after students and colleagues signed a petition to keep her at UCLA. Students expressed appreciation for the ability and perspective Wilson brings to her teaching. (Courtesy of Darah Wilson)

A Closer Look, National, News

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July 7, 6:49 pm

UCLA community members react to Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday

This post was updated July 11 at 6:21 p.m. Fourth-year English student Ohemaa Ama Asare works at Bed Bath & Beyond, where there was a Black pride station designated by the company to celebrate Juneteenth. Read more...

Photo: Black students and staff have had mixed reactions to the recent declaration of Juneteenth as a new federal holiday. While some celebrate the government’s recognition of the historic date, others still feel there is more to be done for the Black community. Clockwise from top left: Vusisizwe Azania, Harmonie Yacob, Dominic Taylor and Samone Anderson (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)

A Closer Look, Campus, Higher Education, Los Angeles, News, Westwood

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July 5, 11:50 am

Fowler Museum reopens with two new exhibits despite prolonged virtual curation

This post was updated July 12 at 7:38 a.m. Matthew Robb is ready to enjoy the Fowler Museum’s reopening after being unable to see artifacts in person for more than a year. Read more...

Photo: On July 1, the Fowler Museum opened its doors and welcomed back visitors more than a year after its closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Museum staff expressed excitement for their return to work and the reopening, which includes two new exhibitions on display: “The Map and the Territory: 100 Years of Collecting at UCLA” and “Photo Cameroon: Studio Portraiture, 1970s-1990s.” (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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July 2, 5:47 pm

Class of 2020 expresses excitement over in-person graduation in fall

This post was updated July 5 at 6:13 p.m. UCLA alumni expressed excitement and gratitude at the announcement of an in-person graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 in the fall. Read more...

Photo: In early June, UCLA announced that the class of 2020, which graduated virtually last year, would be able to attend an in-person graduation ceremony in the fall. The class of 2020 expressed joy and enthusiasm for the opportunity to say a proper goodbye to the university and celebrate with the UCLA community. (Left to right: Courtesy of Saeed Ahmad, Esther Li/Daily Bruin)


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