Saturday, April 4

Authors discuss navigating fame as their books become TV shows

This post was updated Oct. 14 at 8:24 p.m. Lindy West and Samin Nosrat grew up eating “milk mush” and “Samin rice,” respectively. The former, consisting of milk, flour, butter, cinnamon and sugar, and the latter, consisting of rice, soft vegetables and yogurt, were staples in each woman’s childhood kitchen. Read more...

Photo: Lindy West (left) and Samin Nosrat (center) took the stage to answer questions Sunday at Royce Hall. West said when she worked on adapting “Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman” for television, she learned that good television included cutting most of what she had written. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


Los Angeles Unveiled: Rooted in music, reality TV star-turned-DJ remains steadfast in entertainment

Sara Tariq said she made her television debut as the first Pakistani woman on an MTV reality show. The Texas native said many believe that her first show in 2019 – “Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club” – is where she got her start in the world of media. Read more...

Photo: Sara Tariq, a Texas native, began her entertainment career on an MTV reality show, but she is now living in Los Angeles as an up-and-coming DJ with credits as a writer under her belt. She’s written for magazines such as Billboard, Complex and Vibe. (Courtesy of Sara Tariq)


Digitized horoscopes offer young people sanctuary in chaos, founder says

Ross Clark’s sun sign is a Leo, which means he’s predisposed to thinking he has the best astrological sign, he said. But before fully immersing himself in the world of astrology, the CEO and co-founder of the mystical services and astrology app Sanctuary said he started by reading horoscopes from the New York Post on his former boss’ desk while working as an entertainment publicist. Read more...

Photo: (Jennie Wang/Daily Bruin)


Hangover recipe cookbook offers dishes as cures, hydration remains key

Cheese toast might just be the cure for the next pounding hangover. After researching hangover cures from around the world, food writer Lauren Shockey released her latest cookbook, “Hangover Helper.” In the new release, Shockey said she explores foods that are starchy and hearty, which can help people work toward recovering after a long night of drinking. Read more...

Photo: Lauren Shockey’s “Hangover Helper” cookbook takes her research of hangover foods from around the world – from Canadian poutine to Chinese creole beef noodle soup – and sums it up in 50 recipes. The starchy and hearty recipes, she said, help beat the nausea and headaches that follow a night of drinking. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)


New club would allow students to experiment with metal and glass creations

There may not be a glassblowing shop on campus, but there may soon be a club devoted to it. Second-year business economics student Malia Zoraster recently submitted the application for a Metal and Glass Club at UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Second-year business economics student Malia Zoraster recently applied for the Metal and Glass Club at UCLA. Although the university does not have a glass blower on campus, the club will travel to make their glassblowing and metal working projects. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)


Students’ business takes hassle out of haircuts with accessible prices

Anna Tsai cuts her roommate’s hair every month, chopping off her wavy locks into the dorm bathroom sink. Tsai and her roommate, Cara Nguyen, created a small, informal haircutting parlor within the cramped corner of the bathroom down the hall from their classic triple. Read more...

Photo: Second-year physics student Anna Tsai created a haircutting business in her classic triple dorm with her roommate second-year economics and global studies student Cara Nguyen, who oversees its managerial aspects. (Courtesy of Anna Tsai)


Restaurant review: Bake Cheese Tart spreads unique, cheesy happiness across ocean

Bake Cheese Tart is a cult favorite in Hokkaido, Japan. And California is the first state that’s had a taste. On Friday, Bake opened its second store in the United States at the Westfield Century City mall. Read more...

Photo: The cult favorite Bake Cheese Tart from Hokkaido, Japan, has opened its second store in the United States at the Westfield Century City mall. The brand utilizes its “double bake” method, in which the tart crust is baked once on its own, then a second time with the cheese mousse filling inside. (Courtesy of Bake Cheese Tart)



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