Westwood’s bars, or lack thereof, can easily grow old for thirsty college students in search of a taproom suited to their tastes. Daily Bruin senior staffers Erin Nyren and William Thorne embark on a bar-sampling journey to uncover the best watering holes in Los Angeles. Over the next 10 weeks, they explain which have the […]
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Bruin Vinyl club hopes to create haven for vintage music buffs
Growing up, Austin Berke never paid much attention to the piles of classic rock records stored in his family garage – his father told him the records were probably all water-damaged. But during winter break of his senior year of high school, Berke decided to go through the stacks while his family was cleaning out […]
Activities to check off your UCLA bucket list
Every campus has long-standing traditions that make attending that school a unique experience. Make sure to try some of the activities on our bucket list so you don’t miss out on what UCLA has to offer. Movie premiere in Westwood One of the draws of going to school in Los Angeles is the glitz of […]
Bar necessities: Finn McCool’s Irish Pub
Westwood’s bars, or lack thereof, can easily grow old for thirsty college students in search of a taproom suited to their tastes. Daily Bruin senior staffers Erin Nyren and William Thorne embark on a bar-sampling journey to uncover the best watering holes in Los Angeles. Over the next 10 weeks, follow along as they review […]
A selection of Westwood’s most delectable desserts
UCLA may have some of the best dining hall options in the country, but even green tea soft serve and Bruin Plate’s chocolate bites can get old. When you’ve had enough of dining hall dessert options, Westwood can provide a much-needed respite. Fall quarter is a prime time to go off-campus after dinner, when the […]
Alumna stirs things up as brand strategist in food industry
Natasha Phan grew up surrounded by decadent spices, meats, herbs, savory sauces and layer upon layer of flavor in her parents’ Asian-Latina market in Echo Park. They opened their store in the early ’80s, before Echo Park and Silver Lake had evolved to what they are today, and Phan considers food an integral part of […]
Album review: ‘Warm on a Cold Night’
With their debut album “Warm on a Cold Night,” British pop duo HONNE attempts to persuade the world they feel the most deeply and emotively of all male pop singers. Their invocation of smooth, synth-laden jazz and soul provides a pleasant listening experience, but the superficiality of the lyrics causes HONNE’s supposedly intense feelings to […]