Walking in Los Angeles seems to be a lost art. Angelenos and tourists that have flocked to the City of Angels in the past years have traded in their legs for gasoline-guzzling cars that sit on the streets in bumper-to-bumper traffic for several hours each day. With all the time spent in the car and […]
Category Archives: Lifestyle
A Wee Adventure: Exploring Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle
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 […]
Bruins can exude both professionalism, style with internship outfits
Autumn has finally arrived, meaning students can leave their summer clothes behind and finally embrace the so-called chilly autumn days of Los Angeles. For students beginning internships this fall quarter, however, deciding what to wear can be tough as they try to balance professionalism with a sense of style. Chris Howell, the UCLA Career Center’s […]
New Westwood eatery Dina’s Cafe features Salvadoran home recipes
Thirty years ago, El Salvador native Mauricio Meldrano opened Fama Hair Salon on Gayley Avenue, which is still open for business today. Just last month, Meldrano and his family opened Dina’s Cafe on the same street in honor of his late wife, Dina, who died five years ago. Meldrano said the family-owned and operated restaurant’s […]
Graphic: How to explore Los Angeles’ arts and entertainment
Have plans to explore Los Angeles? Daily Bruin Arts & Entertainment discusses the pros and cons of modes of transportation.
Author Roxane Gay discusses Common Book ‘Bad Feminist’ at Royce Hall
Roxane Gay identifies as a feminist and still listens to rap and mainstream music. Gay said the older she gets, however, the more wiling she is to change the radio station because she does not want to expose her young nieces to music they do not understand. Gay said this guilt inspired her New York […]
UCLA graduate student tastes tea to build boba database
Steven Cong was stumped when he was handed his first boba drink. He and his friend looked at the plastic-sealed beverage with curiosity, wanting to taste the cold slushy drink and the soft tapioca pearls. “Are we supposed to peel the seal?” Cong pondered. “Or should we just rip it off?” The cashier looked at […]