Thanksgiving is a wonderful reason to get together and count blessings. However, when many of the dishes, including the famous turkey, are traditionally meat-derived, it can become a little tricky to enjoy the holiday when it seems like there’s little to nothing for vegetarians and vegans to enjoy. This week, columnists Shreya Aiyar and Regina […]
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Cultural Affairs Commission hosts panel examining Miley Cyrus’ motives
Expectant faces pointed toward two tables paired haphazardly together, where a row of austere-looking professors and doctoral students sit with prepared speeches to discuss one topic: Miley Cyrus. On Tuesday, the Cultural Affairs Commission’s DiverseCity Tours and Hip Hop Congress hosted a seven-person panel of professors and graduate students who analyzed Cyrus’ seemingly abrupt transformation […]
The Veg Heads: Vegan Desserts
Ice cream, pies and cakes. While it may seem like these delicious desserts are unavailable to those who do not eat animal products, vegan desserts are not that hard to come by. This week, columnists Shreya Aiyar and Regina Napolitano explore the world of vegan desserts available in Los Angeles and in your own kitchen. […]
LA chapter of National Children’s Chorus relocates to Schoenberg Hall
A chorus of voices echoes from the recesses of Schoenberg Hall. Eyes closed and hands gesturing expressively, the members of the ensemble weave the melody together using their extensive knowledge of four-part harmony, pitch and tone. However, none of the singers are above 17 years of age. In September 2013, the National Children’s Chorus announced […]
Halloween attractions to haunt in Los Angeles
It’s that time of year again, when people take to the streets to consume copious amounts of candy and act spooky. Fortunately, UCLA’s location in West Los Angeles is ideal for hitting famed Halloween-themed neighborhoods and events, so Bruins won’t have to go far to take a well-deserved midterm study break. Here’s a look at […]
The Veg Heads: Westwood’s innovative veggie burgers
As vegetarians, when we go to a new restaurant, we often scan the menu quickly while silently praying that there’s something we can eat. And often, the veggie burger is there at the bottom of the menu to save the day. Veggie burgers come in many forms and flavors. Burgers fashioned from assorted vegetables, black […]
Opera singer asks, ‘Do You Dream in Color?’
The lights dim, and mezzo-soprano opera singer Laurie Rubin walks onto the stage. The orchestra, waiting for the conductor’s cue, freezes in a moment of silent anticipation. Then the conductor’s baton drops and the piece starts. The strings and winds blend seamlessly with Rubin’s undulating voice. But while Rubin’s performance seems effortless, her musical journey […]