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October 21, 5:08 pm

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)

Arts, Lifestyle, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 21, 12:44 am

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)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 19, 4:32 pm

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)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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October 17, 12:51 am

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)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 15, 2:59 am

Alum’s book details history of iconic political satire magazine

During Michael Kahn’s quarter in Washington, D.C., as a UCLA undergraduate during the 1960s, he stumbled upon a framed cartoon of a tattooed man in the home of one of his professors. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Michael Kahn recently published his book, “Puck: What Fools These Mortals Be,” which is on the history of Puck Magazine’s political cartoons. (Courtesy of Susan Kahn)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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October 10, 12:24 am

The pLAces you’ll go: Book Soup

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: Sunset Boulevard is home to Book Soup, a store filled with every kind of book imaginable – from science fiction to cooking. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 7, 5:03 pm

KCRW’s pie contest brings an exploration of taste to Wilson Plaza

378 pies: that’s all it took to transform Wilson Plaza into a little slice of heaven. This past Sunday, KCRW hosted its sixth annual “Good Food Pie Contest” for the first time at UCLA in coordination with the Fowler Museum. Read more...

Photo: Local bakers serve up their finest pie creations to happy pie lovers at KCRW’s 6th annual “Good Food Pie Competition,” hosted outside of the Fowler Museum last Sunday. (Eva Sidhu/Daily Bruin)


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