Category Archives: Lifestyle

UCLA students fundraise to help secure Super Smash Bros. Melee a spot at EVO tournament

The illustration accompanying this article is misleading. See the bottom of the article for additional information. At UCLA the fighting spirit is alive and well, but not in such a literal way. Every Monday, a group of UCLA students and nearby residents of Westwood gathers to play and practice Super Smash Bros. Melee, a 12-year-old […]

Armenian Dance Group depicts family tradition, history

No formal training necessary, most Armenian families find time to practice their moves and rhythmic footwork on the vinyl dance floor found at family gatherings as opposed to studios lined with mirrored walls. “I personally have never been to a family party without dancing,” said Lyolya Hovhannisyan, a third-year neuroscience student. “For a lot of […]

UCLA startup VineLust helps cultivate wine preferences

The golden age of the algorithm is now. As Netflix’s personalized video recommendation algorithm catalyzed mass online film distribution and Pandora Radio’s music recommendation algorithm redesigned the way people find new music, so is VineLust’s taste algorithm pioneering the way wine will be recommended and distributed. VineLust is a startup wine e-commerce business and the […]

Lunar new year: students celebrate holiday away from home

Chinese students far from home during a holiday when the warmth of family, home-cooked meals and red envelope exchanges are a centerpiece can find a familiar comfort at UCLA’s Lunar New Year Festival. “(Many) students here don’t have the opportunity to go home and have that traditional celebration,” said San Francisco native Lilly Chang, a […]

Revamping the hip-hop runway: ‘Fashion Rendition’ show looks into returning trends

MC Hammer didn’t wear his harem pants in alligator print or with heels and a tailored blazer.

But this style will be featured in UCLA’s Hip Hop Congress’ 12th annual fashion show, a production entirely created by and for UCLA students as part of Hip Hop Appreciation Month.

Food review: ‘Mon Amour Cafe’

Crepe lovers in Westwood can rejoice, for Mon Amour Cafe is here to satisfy their cravings. Nestled between BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse and the popular Habibi Cafe on Broxton Avenue, Mon Amour is the newest eatery in Westwood, taking the place of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Quaint and cozy, it truly is as its motto […]