Tiffany Ma has made the world just a little less orange. Ma reviews items sent to her by fashion companies like Nine West for her YouTube channel. If a product proves problematic, like when a tanning lotion turned her inexplicably orange, she sends the company her opinion on how to fix it. “With my YouTube […]
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The Veg Heads: Two Sawtelle spots with healthy, vegetable-laden ramen
Lined with crowds clamoring for their regular fix of Japanese food and merchandise, Sawtelle Boulevard is home to countless restaurants that specialize in quality Asian cuisine. The street, also known as Little Osaka, is known for its numerous ramen restaurants that deliver hot, steaming bowls of noodles and broth in every combination of flavors and […]
Cutting out the crewneck: Fall fashion alternatives
As the weather begins to cool down, many students begin to ditch their summer wardrobe for more fall-appropriate clothing. One item that becomes popular during the fall season on UCLA’s campus is the basic crewneck sweatshirt – whether it’s plain or UCLA embroidered, most students on campus have one in their closet. While it seems […]
Food Review: Nirvana Tea Lounge
In the everyday hustle and bustle of Westwood, it only seems appropriate that the Westwood Wellness Center would introduce a getaway to some tranquility with its recently opened Nirvana Tea Lounge. The Nirvana Tea Lounge, which opened officially on Labor Day, is a café that promotes peace and tranquility through its wide variety of herbal […]
The Veg Heads: Settling a falafel feud
Falafel is usually a welcome option on any menu for vegans and vegetarians. The small, fried and often delicious balls of chickpeas, onion and parsley are a common staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Falafel is usually served in a pocket of pita with tomatoes, lettuce, hummus and tzatziki sauce, but it can also be […]
Review: Wolfgang Puck Express is welcome option in UCLA on-campus dining
The days of trekking into Westwood for a beer are over. All hail the liquor license-bearing Wolfgang Puck Express. As the newest of Ackerman Union’s selection of eateries, it is the only restaurant on campus that serves alcohol. The casual dining establishment opened just before the start of fall quarter on Sept. 18, and is […]
‘Keep in Touch’ features renderings of sensory theme
A massive 600-pound pile of simple, shiny construction materials sits in the room. It is a physical piece of art – a hand-built coffin encrusted in nails, called “Brilliant Finish,” created by Patch Wright, a sculpture student at Claremont Graduate University. “Brilliant Finish” is just one of the 30 pieces submitted by master of fine […]