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May 22, 3:07 pm

Book review: Ocean Vuong’s ‘The Emperor of Gladness’ redefines contemporary American experience

In a moving new narrative, Ocean Vuong redefines what it means to write an American novel. The follow-up to his first prose endeavor – the heralded 2019 novel “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” – “The Emperor of Gladness,” released May 13, marks Vuong’s first formal prose effort. Read more...

Photo: The cover of “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong shows a silhouette with sunlight behind it. The novel was released May 13 and follows Vuong’s acclaimed 2019 book “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” with its events taking place in the fictional town of East Gladness, Connecticut.

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May 21, 3:08 pm

Restaurant review: Despite Cosetta’s comfy cuisine, it cannot overcome costly prices

With a cozy interior and predictable preparations of well-known classics, Cosetta satisfies but fails to excite. The Santa Monica restaurant, which opened April 1 on Ocean Park Boulevard and primarily specializes in a blend of Californian and Italian cuisine, is the creation of Zach Pollack. Read more...

Photo: A margherita pizza with a puffy outer crust sits on an orange and white paper while on a wooden table at Cosetta. The $20 pizza is one of several entree options at the Santa Monica restaurant, which opened on Ocean Park Boulevard on April 1. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)

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May 19, 11:45 am

Lively Westwood hub Enzo’s Pizzeria serves up slices for UCLA community

This post was updated May 20 at 9:16 p.m. Enzo’s Pizzeria is a historic slice of Westwood culture. Situated on 1145 Westwood Blvd., the 25-year-old New York-style pizza joint is settling into its new location since moving in September 2024. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the exterior sign of Enzo’s Pizzeria in Westwood. The 25-year-old New York-style pizza joint moved to a new location in September 2024. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)

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May 18, 10:20 am

Restaurant review: CHAGEE Modern Tea House’s 1st US location delivers both aesthetic and flavor

This post was updated May 18 at 8:44 p.m. CHAGEE Modern Tea House delivers invigorating flavors and an up-to-the-minute coolness that will upset the hierarchy of West Los Angeles cafes and boulangeries. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the exterior of CHAGEE Modern Tea House at the Westfield Century City shopping mall. The establishment was founded in 2017 in Yunnan, China. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)

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May 15, 8:46 pm

Alumnus Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects on activism, protests at UCLA book launch

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shared his passion for protest at his book talk Monday. The UCLA alumnus and former National Basketball Association player published his newest book, “We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements From the 1960s to Today” on May 13. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cover art of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s latest novel, “We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements From the 1960s to Today.” The UCLA alumnus gave a talk at UCLA on May 13. (Courtesy of Crown Publishing Group)


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