Category Archives: Lifestyle

Second take: Pros and cons of San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con, which was held this past weekend, was a four day and five night-long celebration of everything pop culture, from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to “Elfquest.” On the first floor, there was a packed bazaar filled with every kind of toy, showcasing upcoming TV shows and films. On the second floor were […]

dineLA Restaurant Week promotes affordable exploration of LA cuisine

Upscale restaurants near UCLA anticipate seeing a variety of new customers in the two-week long dineL.A. Restaurant Week starting Monday, offering special menu items at reduced prices. The event, which occurs every January and July, began in 2008 and grew to over 250 restaurants across Los Angeles. Six restaurants in Westwood Village will participate this […]

Alumnus’ company Thanks Mom honors single mothers on Father’s Day

Daniel Ordonez spends every Father’s Day with only his mother. Having grown up in a single-mother household, Ordonez, a Design | Media Arts alumnus, said he remembers his mother taking him to the bus stop every morning at 6 a.m. to attend a magnet school. Now, he believes he was able to attend UCLA and […]

Olivia Taylor hopes to combine teaching, comedy to encourage girls

Olivia Taylor has written about failing a class, peeing her pants in Powell Library and being caught faking a New Zealand accent. Taylor, a fourth-year sociology student, said all of her funniest short stories are drawn from her worst experiences at UCLA. “There needs to be a voice for that,” Taylor said. “(For) letting people […]

Alumni, current students share stories of memorable photo shoots

Beaming friends donning blue sashes embrace under the arches of Royce Hall, ready to document their dwindling time as undergraduates. A photographer urges the graduating seniors to laugh before capturing the bittersweet moment. These graduation photo sessions allow alumni and current students to express their passion for photography while making a little extra money. After […]

Student combines writing, acting to pursue her dreams in theater

Faith Kearns has been in about 30 full-length and one-act plays, won two poetry awards, given five poetry readings, written six one-act plays and received highest honors for her creative thesis from the English department. While at UCLA, the graduating sixth-year English student has juggled her interests in acting, publishing poetry and writing plays. Despite […]