There’s a different kind of swiping happening on campus that doesn’t involve dining halls. Based on a “hot or not” concept, Tinder is an online dating app that matches people within the area by having users swipe right to show interest or a swipe left to reject. Since its inception 17 months ago, Tinder, along […]
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Student’s ‘Just Little Things’ blog grows big
Coming up with a good idea is only one of the 1,000 little things that makes Nancy Vu happy. And three years ago, Vu, now a first-year nursing student, came up with an idea. Vu’s multifaceted creation, called “Just Little Things,” features minimalist colored rectangles containing text describing the little things that make people happy. […]
Student’s ‘Just Little Things’ blog grows big
Coming up with a good idea is only one of the 1,000 little things that makes Nancy Vu happy. And three years ago, Vu, now a first-year nursing student, came up with an idea. Vu’s multifaceted creation, called “Just Little Things,” features minimalist colored rectangles containing text describing the little things that make […]
Mixology: Valentine’s Day drinks
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to plan a night out. In this week’s Mixology, columnist Ashley Jakubczyk talks about the best picks for a Valentine’s Day cocktail in Westwood and how to celebrate if you plan on staying in instead. – – – Whether you’re planning on celebrating solo or taking your […]
V-Day campaigns for gender equality
February brings love notes and roses, cupids and valentines. But there’s another “V-Day” this month that gifts gender empowerment instead of chocolates. Throughout the month of February, UCLA students of Social Awareness Network for Activism through Art will host an ongoing V-Day campaign for gender equality with performances and panels aiming to fuse art and […]
Flavors of Westwood: Tanino Ristorante blends authentic Italian, modern flair
As Tanino Drago descends the stairs wearing a white chef‘s coat with two small Italian flags on both sides of the collar, he is greeted by excited shouts of “Tanino!” and hugs a longtime customer. This is a typical reaction to chef Drago, who has built many friendships with customers over the years. Drago, the […]
Mixology: Whiskey
There are loads of trendy and diverse cocktails out there with complex and confusing flavors. Sometimes, though, it’s great to sip on a classic drink that’ll never quite go out of style. You know what you’re eating – shouldn’t you also know what you’re drinking? Each week, columnist Ashley Jakubczyk will talk about a new […]