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)
Ruanne Catapang is threading Filipino culture and storytelling together through handcrafted jewelry. The fourth-year psychology student said she founded her jewelry business, shoprchive, in early 2021 as a way to connect with loved ones during the pandemic. Read more...
Photo: Ruanne Catapang’s pieces, along with her info card, are pictured on a beige surface. The fourth-year psychology student said her jewelry is inspired by her Filipino heritage. (Jordan Guzman/Daily Bruin)
Through calligraphy, Esha Sidhu is handwriting atmospheres of creation and growth. The second-year computer science student is the owner of Calligraphy By Esha, a small business that engages in the craft of decorative penmanship. Read more...
Photo: The phrase “You are beautiful” is written in white and pink letters against a black background. Second-year student Esha Sidhu said she founded Calligraphy By Esha so clients could learn more about the art form. (Courtesy of Esha Sidhu)
This post was updated June 7 at 9:30 p.m. Re:SET might be reinventing summer music festivals, but it won’t be bringing anything new to the food scene. Read more...
Photo: Although Monty’s Good Burger was the most popular vendor at the festival, its quality did not match the expensive price. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)
The line between healthy and toxic emotional connections with celebrities has become increasingly blurred. Parasocial relationships – which form when a group of fans has a one-sided attachment to someone famous – have blazed through celebrity culture in recent years, fueled in part by the rise of social media. Read more...
Photo: By Isabella Lee/Illustrations Director
This post was updated May 29 at 9:20 p.m. Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA brought Pauley Pavilion from courtside to couture. The organization held its spring showcase Friday night, featuring 90 runway models in 15 student-designed collections. Read more...
Photo: Designers and models for Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA stand together during their mock runway. The organization’s annual fashion show was held Friday at Pauley Pavilion and featured 15 student-designed collections. (Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin)
