UCLA professor’s billboard art piece frames road to Coachella

This post was updated on April 21 at 4 p.m. Jennifer Bolande spent hours taking pictures for an art piece that she says viewers cannot properly capture in photos. Bolande, a UCLA art professor and professional artist, created six billboards along the north and southbound side of Gene Autry Trail. The images of mountains align directly with […]

Off-the-shoulder tops evolve, return to fashion spotlight

Cassidy Herro tried on three different outfits while getting ready for class, but rejected them all in favor of a deep-blue floral dress with a ruffled, off-the-shoulder sleeve. The second-year nursing studentbought the dress over spring break and now considers it a staple pieceof her wardrobebecause no matter her mood, she finds it flattering. “I […]

Cheese Club bonds students over diverse experiences, backgrounds

Members of the Cheese Club of UCLA celebrated Thirsty Thursday by sipping white wine while gathered around a plate of Europe’s most flavorful cheeses. Becca Quist unwrapped each European cheese and carefully placed the circular and triangular slices on a wooden board as members settled into plush earth-toned couches. They chatted, occasionally taking bites of […]

A Taste for Adventure: Bird’s nest soup a rare Chinese delicacy not worth the price

Los Angeles brings together cultures and cuisine from all around the world. The city’s markets and restaurants offer menus that may be a little different from the typical dining hall menu. Each week, columnist Matthew Fernandez will plunge into LA’s culinary scene and try food he’s never eaten before. I’ve eaten quite a few birds […]

Movie review: ‘The Fate of the Furious’

The best action sequence of “The Fate of the Furious” isn’t in the trailers. It’s not the scene where self-driving cars go rogue in New York City, nor is it the car chase involving a tank, an orange Lamborghini and a submarine racing across a frozen Russian bay. The best action scene in “The Fate […]

Cents of Style: Jet Rag’s $1 sale offers rare deal in a chaotic setting

Wedged in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, UCLA students have no shortage of places to shop for clothes. However, high price tags can limit shopping options for money-conscious students on a college budget. Each week, columnist Linda Xu explores different secondhand shops in Los Angeles and discusses her thrifty outfits. Prepare to get your […]

Lostboycrow explores artistic identity with new song ‘Real Name’

In “On the Rise,” the Daily Bruin profiles up-and-coming musicians in Los Angeles. Though our subjects do not necessarily have direct connections with UCLA, they are local artists who take advantage of opportunities within the city’s thriving music scene. Lostboycrow lost his voice during a performance in Boston – but the show turned into one […]