Christy Cunanan’s coworkers at The Walt Disney Company said her homemade ice cream reminded them of their home countries of China, Vietnam, India and the Philippines. The memories that her food inspired eventually influenced the name of the alumna’s ice cream business Cheeri Cheeri Ice Cream, which embodies her Filipino background with its underlying stories, […]
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UCLA alumna creates fashionable, efficient convertible bag
UCLA alumna Julia Lam and her friend Marisa Juárez Burdick advertised one of Lam’s latest bag designs simply by walking into a Michael Kors store at a shopping mall. Upon entering, they were approached by a sales associate who complimented Juárez Burdick’s handbag – an early prototype Lam had created called “The Tracy,” a two-in-one […]
Alumna releases audiobook using feedback from online reading community
This post was updated July 4 at 10:11 a.m. Jennifer Rosenfeld did not anticipate starting her writing career by searching Google for “writing website with social media.” Four years later, the UCLA English alumna, who goes by the pen name Jenny Rosen, has published multiple books with more than 1 million views each on Wattpad, […]
Graduated students reminisce about favorite Westwood food spots
Seniors are moving on to the next stage of their lives, which in many cases, means moving away from Westwood and its variety of dining choices. Here are some of the top Westwood restaurants graduated students will miss once they leave the area. Stan’s Donuts Location: 10948 Weyburn Avenue Stan’s Donuts has been in Westwood for over […]
Fresh out of Italy, student bakes personalized loaves for friends
Zach Martinucci transforms his Westwood apartment into a cafe when he invites friends over for nights of Trader Joe’s wine and homemade Italian cuisine. On these nights, the apartment starkly contrasts with the fraternity houses surrounding it, said Martinucci’s roommate Will Greenberg. An old-fashioned light piece hangs from the ceiling of their living room, illuminating […]
Students find confidence, fight negative body image through cosplay
Gunilla Leuterio cosplays at conventions, festivals and Trader Joe’s. The fourth-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student enjoys getting together with friends and randomly heading to the supermarket in costumes from different anime or manga series. Leuterio says that people are often very confused when they see her wearing elaborate costumes of characters such as […]
Student uses photography to shed light on religious, political issues
Frances “Frankie” Tyska started out snapping photos of family and friends. Now her images tackle topics of religion and politics. The first-year art student has four cameras, which she uses to capture images that reflect political events and spark conversation among viewers. Tyska said that she wants to make visual thesis statements with her work, […]