Students no longer have to leave campus to partake in trivia nights. Trivia company Geeks Who Drink debuted its first UCLA trivia night Monday at Wolfgang Puck Express in Ackerman Union. Attendees were welcome to participate solo or with a team and were tested on a wide variety of topics, ranging from television shows such […]
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Chinatown bookstore offers curated local and global culinary knowledge
Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented toward horror and mystery to others with more practical focuses, like cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. The secret behind every LA hotspot seems to be a charming Instagram page. And Now […]
Alum hopes to rebrand family-run restaurant through ramen dish with a twist
Charlie Kim’s ramen-eating habits in college inspired him to add a new dish to his restaurant menu – the bulgogi stir-fry ramen. The dish is a fan favorite and will be his first contribution to the menu at his family-owned Korean restaurant. After graduating in 2014, the UCLA alumnus worked in the marketing industry for […]
Marathon Reading adds novel dimension to reading, ties literature to today’s issues
The 2018 Marathon Reading is part endurance race, part relay. Over the course of 24 hours, readers will take turns reading the entirety of “Jane Eyre” and “Wide Sargasso Sea,” passing around books rather than a baton. The event will begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. and will continue until the two books are complete, with […]
Wine About It: Go over the Velvet Moon for cabernet sauvignon
Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. But what are the best options for the average broke college student who can’t afford a $50 bottle of wine? Each week, columnist Susana Alcantar will discuss different wine […]
Newly formed Unravel addresses fashion sustainability on campus
Grace Reynolds created Unravel at UCLA with the goal of unraveling misconceptions about fashion production. The fourth-year economics and global studies student organized the club at the beginning of spring quarter, branching off from a sustainable clothing campaign in E3, an environmental sustainability club on campus. Reynolds wanted to build a community of people who […]
Bookmarked: Distant Lands disappoints with cramped aisles, lackluster selection
Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented toward horror and mystery to others with more practical focuses, like cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. The travel bookstore Distant Lands lived up to its name. I drove all the way […]