One Christmas, Kassie Leblanc received a small blowtorch from her mother. Leblanc, who has been baking since she was a child, said she cherishes the gift, as it’s perfect for making crème brûlées. “I love baking because you can touch people’s lives that you may never see again and make them happy with what you […]
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Trucking Around: India Jones Chow Truck falls short of satisfying cravings
Food trucks are a vital part of the Los Angeles culinary scene, with many accumulating hordes of followers who aggressively pursue them around the city. The sheer magnitude of trucks can make dining choices difficult, but columnist Alisha Kapur has narrowed down 10 to try out and review. Join her as she goes across the […]
Unsung Heroes: Kate Bishop challenges comics’ portrayal of sexual assault survivors
Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. While not all of them may get their due publicity because of a lack of exposure on the silver screen, […]
Lil B shares ‘Based’ philosophy, non sequiturs in lecture
The congregation was standing up before he even stepped up to the podium, a hail of iPhone camera flashes and cries of “Based God” showering the stage in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Brandon McCartney, better known by his professional nickname Lil B, defies most efforts for categorization. His Twitter bio alternately lists film score composer, rapper, […]
Unsung Heroes: Black Captain America offers overlooked racial perspectives of WWII
Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. While not all of them may get their due publicity because of a lack of exposure on the silver screen, […]
Video Game Review: ‘Invisible, Inc.’
Stealth is rare in video games, but “Invisible, Inc.” nails it. Other games like “Thief” and “Metal Gear Solid” make the player relatively weak – you’re frequently outnumbered and outpowered, and as a result, rely on waiting for enemies to walk past the player’s hiding space. The “Batman: Arkham” games go for a more predatory […]
UCLA fashion show provides runway experience for student designers
Ackerman Grand Ballroom will be transformed into a glitzy, glamorous showcase of the latest student-designed styles when it hosts the annual Fashion and Student Trends fashion show Friday. FAST at UCLA will put on the student-produced show to give students a real runway experience, said Silvia Wong, a member of the FAST executive board. Wong, […]