Twitching corpses, shaking ghouls and blow-up Star Wars characters appear on Westwood Boulevard every fall. They are housed within the doors of the Halloween Club, the seasonal pop-up shop and extension of the Aahs! gift store across the street. When costumes hit the shelves and the decorative banner is hung in August, students have three […]
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Reels, Notes and Takes: Week 5
There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Each week, the Daily Bruin A&E editors will discuss their views […]
A Wee Adventure: On the Isle of Skye
When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, the opportunities for exploration and discovery are seemingly endless. This quarter, A&E columnist Maryrose Kulick stepped off American soil to study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Every other week, Kulick will highlight a different destination from across the United Kingdom – follow along and get a […]
Food Day 2015 raises public awareness about healthy food
BY COCO WANG A&E contributor cwang@media.ucla.edu Mark Jones grew up learning about the value of food from his father, who worked in urban and homeless communities as a master gardener in Los Angeles. “I was fortunate to have a father with a green thumb,” said Jones, who is now the owner of Big Day Catering […]
Review: Escape Key Entertainment
I sat in the casino bar with my partner, listening to a wildly intoxicated Julian babble on about his secret plan. I knew I didn’t have much time. My partner patiently took heed as Julian spilled the beans about the casino’s impending demolition and his plans to take off with a fortune in cash stored […]
UCLA alumni, brothers create Tinder and Slide mobile applications
Joe Munoz took apart and built a computer when he was 13 years old. As he grew up, Munoz became increasingly interested in technology, inspiring his half-siblings Jesse and Rosy Molina to follow. After graduating from UCLA, the siblings all now work in the technology industry. Munoz develops mobile applications, developing and co-founding the dating […]
Former UCLA piano student takes talent to Miss California pageant
Shanice Aaron unwraps a cardboard care package from her mother brimming with healthy snacks, sparkling cosmetics and a pair of sky-high heels. The contents are not just gifts, but preparation materials to help transform Aaron into a pageant queen. After submitting her application in August, Aaron was selected as one of 120 young women who […]