Tuesday, September 8

Leslie Lee dives further into fantasy with latest novel ‘The Ashwalker’

This post was updated Oct. 9 at 9:37 p.m. Leslie Lee is working to make reading magical again. The Fresno-based author’s latest novel, “The Ashwalker,” is the third installment of her fantasy series, “Legends of the Vale,” which explores a world wrought by conflict between elves and vampires. Read more...

Photo: Shown is Leslie Lee, a fantasy and historical fiction author. Lee’s newest novel, “The Ashwalker,” is the third installment in her newest fantasy series, “Legends of the Vale.” (Courtesy of Leslie Lee)


Q&A: Chanel Contos discusses sex education, genuine consent in “Consent Laid Bare”

This post was updated Oct. 12 at 8:26 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual violence and assault that some readers may find disturbing. Read more...

Photo: Shown is Chanel Contos sitting on a stool. Contos is the author of “Consent Laid Bare,” a novel that discusses consent and sexual violence specifically for teenage audiences. (Courtesy of Corrie Bond)


Book review: ‘Not Quite Dead Yet’ is filled with suspense, heavy exposition

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead. “Not Quite Dead Yet” leaves the reader in suspense until the end, but is not quite perfect yet. The novel, written by Holly Jackson and published July 22, is a thriller adult novel about a victim named Jet Mason who survives an attack but is warned that she will die in seven days due to the wounds. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the cover of Holly Jackson’s newest mystery novel, “Not Quite Dead Yet.” The book follows Jet Mason as she attempts to solve her own murder in seven days. (Courtesy of Bantam Books)


Bruin-owned barbershop Saints cuts hair – not men’s self care

This post was updated July 20 at 6:21 p.m. Daniel Ordoñez is transforming the men’s wellness sector, one barbershop at a time. The UCLA alumnus said his experience in the design media arts program gave him the foundation he needed to later thrive as an entrepreneur. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Daniel Ordoñez, the founder of Saints, sitting on a chair in the center of his store. Saints is a barbershop focused on promoting men’s wellness and self care. (Courtesy of Jonathan Arce)


Funny but not fun: Belly Laughs Festival attendees giggle while wallets groan

Day one of the Belly Laughs Festival found the funny bone. The comedy festival made its highly anticipated debut this Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the crowd outside the Peacock Theater at Belly Laughs Festival. The festival took place on July 12 and 13 and highlighted Asian American comedians and restaurants. (Courtesy of Bailey Holiver/L.A. LIVE/Bernstein Associates, Inc.)



‘The best decision I made in my college career’: Kanwulia Onianwa reflects on FAST

Kanwulia Onianwa’s UCLA journey is in its final stitch. Onianwa, a fourth-year sociology student and marketing director of FAST, said she has had her heart set on UCLA and fashion since middle school. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Kanwulia Onianwa standing in front of Pauley Pavilion in a white jacket and black skirt. Onianwa is the current marketing director of the FAST fashion club at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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