UCLA students have transformed from pupils to Pokemon trainers while searching for Pikachus and Charizards around UCLA’s new virtual Pokestops. Released July 6, the “Pokemon Go” app by Nintendo and Niantic has gained millions of players, earning them over $1 million per day just on iOS. After almost a month of playing, many UCLA students […]
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Escape Hotel presents atmospheric, realistic puzzle-solving experience
The antique lobby of the Escape Hotel was dimly lit, smoky and adorned with candles and a Ouija board – eerie enough to put the haunted Overlook Hotel of “The Shining” to shame. Gaunt, skull-faced hotel workers looked on silently as my group and I completed a scavenger hunt, unlocked a box and rang the […]
Alumnus brews up flavors infused with heritage, diversity
Stephen Kooshian brought the cool glass of beer to his lips while sitting in the noisy Manhattan Beach bar. The Sierra Nevada Pale Ale washed over his tastebuds, and Kooshian was shocked beer could taste so fresh. The Sierra Nevada beer led Kooshianto recreateit in hisPalmsapartment as a third-year history student at UCLA in 2008, […]
Marvel’s black, female Iron Man should only be first step to greater diversity
Marvel Comics has created thousands of leotard-clad heroes, but most fans probably can’t name five superheroes of color in Marvel’s vast cast of characters. On Wednesday, Marvel announced that the Iron Man characterwill be taken over by a new character, Riri Williams. Although the Iron Man suit will remain in action, Williams differs from Tony […]
Second Take: Universal Studios brings ‘The Walking Dead’ permanently to life
Some people have condemned modern culture as a “culture of death,” prone to immorality and violence. Considering the continued popularity of zombies in film, television and video games, it’s more like a culture of un-death. Universal Studios Hollywood capitalized on the obsession with the undead by partnering with director and producer Greg Nicotero and his […]
UCLA student group combines photography with philanthropy
Thuyet Nguyen knelt down in front of Royce Hall and snapped a photo of a graduating senior. The shutter of the camera clicked just as it had in Vietnam when he photographed students playing soccer at the local temple of his hometown. Nguyen and fellow UCLA alumnus Sonny Bui founded the photography group Fotohearts this […]
Founder of UCLA’s Ed2010 graduates with passion for magazine writing
This post was updated on June 20 at 1:35 p.m. Iris Goldsztajn opened the Google Docs app on her phone and began writing a new magazine article while simultaneously beginning her workout on an elliptical. An avid magazine reader and strong multitasker, the now-graduated communication studies student has pursued a path in magazine journalism since […]