Through a tale of love, friendship and self-realization, Veronica Rossi ventures into the world of urban fantasy with “Riders.” It is the first book of her newest series, and follows the story of 18-year-old Gideon Blake as he is confined by the U.S. government and accused of conducting suspicious activities. Rossi, an emerging author and […]
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Q&A: First-year blogger discusses embracing imperfection for inspiration
Hannah Payne described herself as a 5-foot-9 “string bean” when her modeling career suffered a setback. The then-14-year-old aspiring model and actress was given advice to “stretch out” following the rejection. No amount of sugarcoating could veil what those words really meant to her – the casting directors wanted her to lose weight. Payne and […]
Q&A: YouTube prankster Danny Duncan discusses filming, future plans
Danny Duncan kick-flips on his skateboard as he speeds down Bruin Walk, but Duncan is not headed to class. When he approaches Bruins, some might identify him as the YouTube prankster with more than 160,000 subscribers and more than 12 million views. Those who might not recognize him as he strolls campus with the rest […]
Book Review: ‘Stone Seeds’
“Stone Seeds” is a work of art. But, unfortunately, a work of art is not always what a novel needs to be. In New Bavarnica, the novel’s world, every aspect of life – food distribution, weather patterns and even when the sun rises and sets – is under the control of one mysterious figure: The […]
Second Take: At The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the magic is in the details
When I was a kid, I wanted to be three things: a superhero, a Pokémon trainer and a wizard. Luckily, muggles like me can finally live one of those dreams. Universal Studios Hollywood’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, officially opening April 7, is a loving and painstakingly detailed recreation of the “Harry Potter” series. The […]
LA Fashion Week trends students can integrate into their wardrobes
The sounds of spray paint and electric shocks cut through loud, heavy bass as models stomped down a slick white runway. Grunge, minimalism and androgyny were major themes at Los Angeles Fashion Week 2016. Hollywood’s Columbia Square hosted the event from March 13 through Sunday. Eleven designers, including Saturday night’s Phlemuns, Underlash and Esther Perbandt, […]
Hidden Treasures: Part two
Photos of the past: An old record of motion When a horse runs, do all four of its legs leave the ground? This debate was at the forefront of an experiment in 1872 by photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Leland Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University, hired Muybridge to photograph his racehorse named Occident using a series of […]