Unsung Heroes: Gwen Stacy upgrades from plot point to Spider-Woman

Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. While not all of them may get their due publicity because of a lack of exposure on the silver screen, […]

Trucking Around: The Lobos Truck features unique fry-nacho combination

Food trucks are a vital part of the Los Angeles culinary scene, with many accumulating hordes of followers who aggressively pursue them around the city. The sheer magnitude of trucks can make dining choices difficult, but columnist Alisha Kapur has narrowed down 10 to try out and review. Join her as she goes across the […]

Unsung Heroes: She-Hulk combines crime-fighting identity with alter ego as lawyer

Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. While not all of them may get their due publicity because of a lack of exposure on the silver screen, […]

Trucking Around: Dogtown Dogs dishes out refreshing, Californian flavors

Food trucks are a vital part of the Los Angeles culinary scene, with many accumulating hordes of followers who aggressively pursue them around the city. The sheer magnitude of trucks can make dining choices difficult, but columnist Alisha Kapur has narrowed down 10 to try out and review. Join her as she goes across the […]

Marvel breathes new life into former Image Comics character Angela

Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. While not all of them may get their due publicity because of a lack of exposure on the silver screen, […]

Student organizes spring clothing swap, plans intimate atmosphere

One hundred eighty five dresses hang in Vita Newstetter’s closet. An avid clothes collector and thrifter since the age of 12, Newstetter’s fashion interests followed her to UCLA. “My roommate’s boyfriend’s uncle got a pair of jeans from a man in China four years ago, and they fit me perfectly,” said Newstetter, a second-year Design […]

Trucking Around: Coolhaus serves ice cream sandwiches in range of flavors

Food trucks are a vital part of the L.A. culinary scene, with many accumulating hordes of followers who aggressively pursue them around the city. The sheer magnitude of trucks can make dining choices difficult, but columnist Alisha Kapur has narrowed down 10 to try and review. Join her as she goes across the city, experiencing […]