This post was updated July 16 at 4:21 p.m. The only thing Colleen Ballinger is sorry about is not posting her “apology” earlier. At the start of June, former fans began alleging that the YouTube creator, who is best known for her internet persona Miranda Sings, groomed individuals and initiated numerous inappropriate interactions with them over the internet while they were underage. Read more...
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This post was updated July 23 at 5:19 p.m. For Ingrid Teng, every bite taken becomes a cherished memory. In the midst of the pandemic, the rising fourth-year cognitive science student started @ingrideats_ to document her culinary adventures. Read more...
Photo: Fork in hand, Ingrid Teng smiles at the camera. The rising fourth-year cognitive science student’s “foodstagram” page features a number of different cuisines. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Ashley Ko/Illustrations Director)
This post was updated July 16 at 7:15 p.m. It is time to find the perfect beach read. Whether they’re soaking up some rays of sunshine or cooling off inside, bookworms will be far from bored this summer. Read more...
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This post was updated July 9 at 9:00 p.m. New video games are sure to satisfy during the dog days of summer. While this season encourages many to soak up the sun, others would prefer to enjoy the comfort of their own homes. Read more...
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This post was updated July 2 at 5:27 p.m. Through her debut novel, K.X. Song is casting a light on the Hong Kong protests. Released June 20, “An Echo in the City” follows two teenagers from contrasting backgrounds as they fall in love in the midst of demonstrations against a bill that would have tried Hong Kong residents accused of crimes in mainland China. Read more...
Photo: The words “An Echo in the City” are displayed on a girl’s hair. The novel tells the story of star-crossed lovers during the Hong Kong protests. (Courtesy of Hachette Book Group)
Sriha Srinivasan is battling stigma with her TikTok @sexedu. Graduating a year early, the third-year human biology and society student said she started her TikTok page in the spring of 2020 to amplify discourse on sex education. Read more...
Photo: Donning traditional Indian attire, Sriha Srinivasan gazes into the camera. The third-year human biology and society student runs a TikTok account dedicated to destigmatizing sex education. (Ella Greenberg Winnick/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated June 11 at 10:03 p.m. Lea Chinn is bringing fictional characters to life one bead at a time. The fourth-year biochemistry student started Magnolia Street Crafts, named after the street she was born on, in May 2022. Read more...
Photo: Lea Chinn smiles for the camera. The fourth-year student runs the jewelry shop Magnolia Street Crafts. (Sitara Lewis/Daily Bruin)
