In the Filipino language Tagalog, the term "Balikbayan" means to return to one's town. With more than 7000 miles separating Los Angeles from the Philippines' capital city of Manila, returning to their roots is a long trip for Filipinos. Read more...
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Philippino empowerment exhibit in Kerckhoff Grand Sallon
This week I found myself in the all-too-familiar situation of trying to find a restaurant open late at night. Read more...
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The nasi uduk is a rice dish served with turmeric yellow fried chicken, tofu, scrambled, shredded eggs and sayur asem (tamarind vegetable soup) served at Simpang Asia.
Inspired by Walt Disney's creation of Disneyland, Zhang Jizhong, one of the most acclaimed directors and producers in China, will partner with Disney to build a new theme park in Shanghai based on the popular Chinese legend of the Monkey King. Read more...
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Courtesy of ANDREW MCCALLUM
Zhang Jizhong plans to build a new theme park in China based on the Chinese legend of the Monkey King.
Sleepwalkers aren't normally seen as sources of fashion inspiration. However, for Kate and Laura Mulleavy of the fashion brand Rodarte, subjects such as sleepwalkers, film and hippie-punk culture are the influences that fuel their creativity. Read more...
This week, I ventured a little farther outside of my navigational comfort zone, leaving the familiarity of West Los Angeles for the foreign territory that is USC's backyard. Read more...
For anyone who loves nostalgia, Rocket Fizz, the new retro soda and candy store that opened this summer in Westwood, is a dream come true. Read more...
When second-year linguistics student Misha Agunos attended her freshman orientation, she was drawn to the vibe of the UCLA Ballroom Dance Club and International Folk Dance Club and has been part of the group ever since. Read more...
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Members of the Ballroom Dance Club practice various forms of ballroom dancing, tango, and waltz.
