Sunday, June 22

Alumnae’s company Enrou named finalist at ‘Forbes Under 30 Summit’

After founding their online marketplace Enrou in 2013, two UCLA alumnae are well on their way to further success after winning $400,000 in the Forbes Under 30 Summit last week. Read more...

Photo: Enrou is an online marketplace that facilitates trade. Enrou’s co-founders, alumnae Jessica Willison and Ann Wang, recently were awarded $400,000 from Forbes Under 30 Summit” for their startup company at Forbes’ Under 30 Summit in Philadelphia. (Courtesy of Glen Davis/Forbes Under 30 Summit)


Creative Halloween costume ideas

Halloween means different things for different people. Regardless of preference between tricks or treats, Halloween poses a creative challenge: costumes. This Halloween, Daily Bruin A&E; hopes to provide students with some creative ideas for those with costume concept block. Read more...

Photo: (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin)


The pLAces you’ll go: Amoeba Music

There are more than 500 square miles of city surrounding UCLA’s campus, which takes up a minuscule fraction of that mileage. For such a big place, Los Angeles at times seems impossible to navigate. Read more...

Photo: Amoeba Music on Sunset Boulevard packs thousands of CDs, vinyl records, movies and more to create a hip snapshot of the Hollywood music scene. (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin)


Oscar de la Renta leaves behind a legacy of classic, American couture

When designers are discussed, even fashion non-aficionados recognize certain names: Gucci, Dior, Versace, Chanel. And Oscar de la Renta. At 82, de la Renta’s passing on Monday marked the end of a red-carpet staple. Read more...

Photo: At 82, Oscar de la Renta’s passing on Monday marked the end of a red-carpet staple. His gowns were known for elegant, flattering lines and bright colors, and graced celebrities, brides and first ladies for over 50 years. (Courtesy of Iris Schneider/Los Angeles Times)


Mona Simpson hosts McSweeney’s at Hammer Museum

About 10 years ago, UCLA English professor and McSweeney’s contributor Mona Simpson went on a mission to bring stimulating discussions on literature to writers and readers, specifically college graduates, who yearn for the same intellectual connection found in the classroom. Read more...

Photo: McSweeney’s and the UCLA Hammer Museum team up for Tuesday night’s “Some Favorite Writers: McSweeney’s at the Hammer,” a roundtable discussion about the literary community. (Victoria Chang/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Q&A: Halloween Horror Nights creative director talks inspirations, fears

As the terrors of Halloween and midterms slowly creep closer, several attractions across the city are kicking off the festivities early. Among them is the Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Hollywood's annual horror event dedicated to terrifying attendees with mazes and live entertainment. Read more...

Photo: Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios’ annual horror event dedicated to terrifying attendees with mazes and live entertainment, will feature an original soundtrack by guitarist Slash. The park, featuring “The Walking Dead,” was put together by John Murdy, creative director for Halloween Horror Nights. (Felicia Ramirez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


The pLAces you’ll go: Wildlife Learning Center

There are more than 500 square miles of city surrounding UCLA’s campus, which takes up a minuscule fraction of that mileage. For such a big place, Los Angeles at times seems impossible to navigate. Read more...

Photo: The Wildlife Learning Center is home to about 70 wild animal species, including sloths (pictured above), alligators, fennec foxes and bald eagles. (Erin Ng/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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