A year and a half ago, Nathan Mosher, currently a first-year bioengineering student, was interning in a high school surgical program and working toward the goal of one day becoming a professional surgeon. An orthopedic surgeon pulled Mosher aside and gave him the advice to consider pursuing other passions that he may have, so that […]
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‘Full-thyme Student’ blog teaches healthy, quick-cooking basics
When she first moved into her apartment, Sandy Bui took time out of her college routine to cook fresh meals. Now over a year after graduating, Bui is still cooking with college life in mind. Bui, a UCLA economics and political science alumna, has taken her cooking experiences from university and used them to start […]
‘Lainie’s Cabaret’ student performers revisit songs from departed era
For four nights this week, the Freud Playhouse will be transformed into a swanky jazz nightclub complete with smoky lights, small tables and vocal performances from an era past. Students will be performing in “Lainie’s Cabaret at UCLA,” a production featuring classic American songs from the 1920s to the 1950s. The performance is led by […]
UCLA student ‘Prince Rooz’ explores photography, film and design
When 14-year-old Roozbeh Riahi was given his first camera by his father right before his summer trip to Barcelona, he took the photo that forever changed his life’s trajectory. “I took a picture of this girl on the beach.She said, ‘Let’s go develop the film,’” Riahi said. “It was a very grainy photo, perfectly centered, […]
Arts ReSTORE LA: Pop-up stores add variety to Westwood
A&E contributors pyang@media.ucla.edu About 25 years ago, Father Gregory Boyle had an idea that led to a simple program that would help former gang members. Homeboy Industries is one of the pop-up shops occupying an empty Westwood space this month. A Los Angeles-based organization founded by Father Gregory Boyle, Homeboy Industries specializes in providing ex-gang […]
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. […]
Bernard Radfar explores honesty and humor in ‘Mecca Pimp’
The fictional Mary and Mark Black run a human trafficking empire in Saudi Arabia until Mary jets off to New York City. Whether their love endures is the subject of Bernard Radfar’s new novel, “Mecca Pimp.” Radfar will be discussing his book as well as other literary topics with fellow author William T. Vollamann at […]