Book aficionados gathered for a weekend of literary immersion. Reading enthusiasts crowded the University of Southern California on Sunday for the annual LA Times Festival of Books. Read more...
Photo: A number of cookbooks are displayed on a navy blue surface. The 29th annual LA Times Festival of Books was held at the University of Southern California on Saturday and Sunday. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Bookworms inched their way to a literary celebration this weekend. The Los Angeles Times kicked off its 29th annual Festival of Books this Saturday at the University of Southern California. Read more...
Photo: A woman sporting a white blouse and black pants peruses through a variety of children’s books at the University of Southern California. The first day of the 29th annual LA Times Festival of Books was held Saturday. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated May 7 at 8:35 p.m. This year, the video game industry took a gamble that did not pay off. On Feb. 20, independent developer LocalThunk released the rogue-like deck-building game Balatro to immediate commercial and critical success. Read more...
Photo: By Sid Francis/DailyBruin
This post was updated April 30 at 7:47 p.m. Westwood has found a good home for Yemeni cuisine. House of Mandi opened its doors March 15 near the corner of Gayley and Kinross avenues, a brief walk from the university apartments. Read more...
Photo: House of Mandi, a Yemeni restaurant located in Westwood, is pictured. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
This post was updated April 30 at 7:42 p.m. MiJa Books is changing the landscape of children’s literature, one story at a time. The online bookstore, founded by alumnus Stephanie Reed and her husband Muammar Reed, houses a variety of children’s books that spotlight the adventures and challenges of characters of color, LGBTQ+ protagonists and disabled individuals. Read more...
Photo: Muammar Reed (left) and Stephanie Reed (right) smile for a photo with their daughter. The couple are the co-owners of MiJa Books, an online bookstore dedicated to promoting books about underrepresented communities. (Courtesy of MiJa Books)
This post was updated April 19 at 7:04 p.m. “Another Crab’s Treasure” It’s time to dive into a new aquatic adventure. The second game from indie studio Aggro Crab, “Another Crab’s Treasure,” is slated to release April 25. Read more...
Photo: (Joy Chen/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated April 14 at 7:33 p.m. Azaila Jules is using fashion and lifestyle content to promote positivity and creative exploration. Known mononymously across Instagram, YouTube and TikTok by her username @axaila, Jules said her content includes a range of media, from lifestyle vlogs and comedic skits to curated outfits and style choices. Read more...
Photo: Donning a blush pink dress with puffed sleeves, Azaila Jules holds a heart shaped cake with a UCLA Bruin on it. Jules is a first-year student who makes fashion and lifestyle content on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. (Courtesy of Azaila Jules)
