Vespucci is a clothing company that creates sustainable fashion by using materials such as hemp as a durable, environmentally friendly alternative to cotton. Co-founder and vice president Jon Pirl, a third-year sociology student, discusses the environmental impacts of the fashion industry, conscious consumerism and the Vespucci philosophy.
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From flower to jar: Making honey in Los Angeles
Beekeeper Eli Lichter-Marck of Eli’s Bees shares his knowledge of the honey-making process, local honey varieties and bee ecology. Guests to his event Thursday at the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden were invited to explore the inside of a hive and taste different honeys.
Video: College Night at the Getty Center
This year’s College Night at the Getty Center celebrated Los Angeles as a City of Artists for its leadership in creative diversity. Students and other visitors at Monday’s event were invited to explore exhibits produced by artists from the local community.
Video: Punk conference at UCLA
UCLA hosted the 2018 punk conference, “Curating Resistance: Punk as an Archival Method,” which focused on the intersection between punk and historical archiving. This two-day event explored how punk culture has brought about systemic interruptions and the impact of marginalized groups on the movement.
Video: Pragathi Guruprasad
Pragathi Guruprasad, a second-year political science student, shares her experience as a professional Indian playback singer and actress. Guruprasad has appeared in numerous Tamil movies after gaining popularity through the reality singing competition Super Singer Junior in 2012.