Boulevard Bites: Fountain Coffee Room’s vintage vibes not enough to overcome high prices

Be prepared to pay the price of eating among the stars at the Fountain Coffee Room. Tucked away on the lower level of the iconic peachy-pink Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard, the Fountain Coffee Room has served as a retro breakfast spot for Hollywood stars since 1949. Its all-day, American-style breakfast, vintage theme and […]

Editorial: UC must be more transparent with sexual misconduct records

Instead of letting sexual harassment investigation reports grow dusty in filing cabinets, the University of California should regularly publish information about violations to inform the community of their scale and severity. Last week, in response to public records requests from various media outlets, the UC released final investigation and disciplinary reports on sexual violence and […]

Movie review: ‘Logan’

The worst part about looking up to heroes is watching them fall. Inspired by the 2008 comic “Old Man Logan,” the latest Wolverine film “Logan” features an older, slowly dying Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) whose powers are failing. Unlike the flashy and often convoluted films in the “X-Men” franchise, “Logan” is a highly focused exploration of […]

Reel Representation: ‘Get Out’ and ‘Zootopia’ successfully tackle racial issues

Diversity in film and television came into the spotlight in 2016 with #OscarsSoWhite. A USC study in 2016 found only about a quarter of speaking characters belonged to nonwhite racial groups. In “Reel Representation,” columnist Olivia Mazzucato discusses different issues of race and representation in media as they relate to new movies and TV shows. […]

City Election: Eric Garcetti for mayor

While the Los Angeles mayoral candidate field is crowded, it’s clear Eric Garcetti is the king of the hill. And Los Angeles voters would be remiss not to give him a second term. This board endorses Garcetti for mayor because of his innovative outlook, his accomplishments as the current mayor of LA and – most […]

Dorm Dining: Rice cooker frittata not a yolk, get egg-cited for omelet alternative

Life on the Hill doesn’t exactly allow ample opportunity for experimentation with cooking, leading to a routine diet at the dining halls. Over the course of the quarter, columnist Andrew Warner sets out to break the culinary monotony of dorm life, armed with a rice cooker and a few pantry staples. I’ve seen people stand […]