This post was updated June 27 at 12:46 a.m. From themed bookshops to beloved book festivals, the Los Angeles literary world has something to offer every reader. Read more...
Photo: Poet Rhiannon McGavin poses in a black jacket in front of a neon sign. The alumnus said she sees the city of Los Angeles as her inspiration, including its sunsets and overlooked natural landscapes. (Courtesy of Sadie Jean Spezzano)
For Laura Campos, business is blooming. The second-year human biology and society student handcrafts pieces, including wired and beaded jewelry, which she sells through her small business, Laura’s Lovely Crafts. Read more...
Photo: Second-year human biology and society student Laura Campos and her small jewelry business are bringing joy to customers with nature-inspired designs. (Photo by Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor. Photo illustration by Christopher Kha/Daily Bruin.)
Fully student-run, the University Cooperative Housing Association is housing a legacy of community. Founded in 1936, the UCHA co-op is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing for students and the larger academic community in Westwood. Read more...
Photo: With three buildings in Westwood, the University Cooperative Housing Association co-op offers UCLA students and other residents affordable housing and a sense of community through resident-led efforts, as seen in their dining program. (Daily Bruin file photo)
One student’s part-time job has blossomed into her own business. Michelle Miranda, a second-year political science student, is the owner of “Garden by Michelle,” an Instagram-based floral shop. Read more...
Photo: Michelle Miranda holds a colorful bouquet in her arms. The second-year political science student said her interest in flower arranging began when she worked with a florist. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
Luka/Isa Gidwani is forging their own bejeweled path. As the owner and creator of Venitulz, the fourth-year philosophy student said they converted their brand from a secondhand clothing store exclusively on Depop into a jewelry business that sells their handmade pieces through their website, Instagram and Etsy. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year philosophy student Luka/Isa Gidwani (right) said they create eclectic pieces such as zodiac-inspired earrings (left) for their small business through trial and error. (Courtesy of Luka/Isa Gidwani)
Colin Curtis is breaking bread in Westwood. Originally baking as a hobby, the third-year mathematics of computation student said he spontaneously started a bread business called Bussin Bread after realizing there were few places in Westwood that served freshly baked bread. Read more...
Photo: (Megan Fu/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 30 at 8:20 p.m. At Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA’s annual spring runway show Friday night, president and fourth-year psychobiology student Meghan He and vice president and fourth-year linguistics and French and political science student Hector Esparza kicked off the runway with an enthusiastic strut. Read more...
Photo: Student designers and models from Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA gather at their practice runway. With inspirations ranging from foliage in the botanical gardens to coming-of-age films, the organization showcased 21 collections at its first in-person show since 2019. (Jefferson Alade/Daily Bruin)
