Two UCLA students run an indie coffee pop-up every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon outside their apartment at 627 Levering Ave. Read more...
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February 4, 4:29 pm
Angelenos escape daily grind, filter into CoffeeCon LA this weekend
Excitement brewed for javaphiles this weekend. Caffeine lovers came together Saturday and Sunday for CoffeeCon LA 2018 at The Reef in Downtown Los Angeles. Curated for coffee connoisseurs and recent enthusiasts alike, the event hosted approximately 50 vendors of coffee and coffee-related products, as well as special presentations and master classes on topics such as latte art. Read more...
Photo: Visitors to CoffeeCon LA could sample different coffee blends at various stalls hosted by both for-profit and not-for-profit companies. Coffee experts also gave talks and taught masterclasses on topics ranging from distinguishing coffee flavors to making latte art. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)
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January 31, 12:50 am
Gamer’s guidebook: Soundtrack integration into video games affects concentration, goals
Games have always been a huge part of the entertainment industry, but what makes them entertaining? Game makers expend significant effort making design decisions people often don’t think about when they’re playing each game. Read more...
Photo: (Shreya Mantri/Daily Bruin)
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January 31, 12:46 am
Artisanal shop’s offerings worlds away from typical vegan cheese
Vegan cheese gets a bad rap and, in many cases, deservedly so. Many vegans get their cheesy fix from Daiya brand vegan cheese, which is by no means the most pleasing option, with its oddly gelatinous mouthfeel and off-putting sour scent. Read more...
Photo: Vromage, a small artisan cheese shop in West Hollywood offers a wide range of vegan, nut milk-based cheeses, such as mozzarella, ricotta and Gorgonzola. The cheeses have a creamy texture that surpasses that of popular brands like Daiya and Vegan Gourmet Shreds. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin)
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January 31, 12:44 am
Lessons in Laughter: Improv Sessions allow novices to hone skills in supportive environment
Every encounter I experience in life becomes an act of improvisation. I often begin sentences without having any idea of how to come to a conclusion, but as soon as a stage and an audience are involved, the task understandably becomes more daunting. Read more...
Photo: The Improv Sessions on Wednesday began with group performances that incorporated the audience’s experience into the ensuing skits. The groups were formed from names that were randomly drawn out of a hat. (Daniel Miller/Daily Bruin)
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January 30, 2:58 am
Stress Less: Meditation can mediate stress levels as midterms approach
Alissa Evans’ experience with stress stems primarily from her inability to definitively choose a major, a recently received D that taints her otherwise mediocre GPA and her complete and utter confusion regarding the abstract concept commonly referred to as her “future.” In the midst of a midcollege crisis, the Daily Bruin columnist decided to try a different stress-relieving activity every other week of winter quarter and chronicled her quest for mental homeostasis in Stress Less. Read more...
Photo: Daily Bruin columnist Alissa Evans practiced meditation as a means of stress relief. Though She found the process to be calming, she found that the calming effect of meditation only lasted for a short while, possibly due to her inconsistent meditation schedule. (Jenna Smith/Daily Bruin)
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January 28, 11:16 pm
Alumni go against grain by harvesting byproduct of beer to reduce waste
The aroma of yeast and malted barley permeated the first floor of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house as Dan Kurzrock and his friends brewed batches of beer in the frat house’s kitchen. Read more...
Photo: Alumni Jordan Schwartz (left) and Dan Kurzrock (right) began making beer during their undergraduate years at UCLA. The pair founded the company ReGrained, which uses the leftover grain byproduct of beer brewing to make a flour that they use in granola bars. (Courtesy of Laura Miley)