From captivating political intrigue to unforeseeable twists, “A Song of Ice and Fire” has cemented itself as one of the most memorable works of fantasy literature. Read more...
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May 9, 7:36 pm
Student-created website Roomble helps UCLA students find ideal roommates
This post was updated May 11 at 8:46 p.m. Newly admitted students will be ready to Roomble with a student-created roommate finder. Roomble launched in April with advertisements on Reddit and Facebook, said founder Aidan Wittenberg, a third-year computer science student. Read more...
Photo: Aidan Wittenberg (right), Jacob Sandler (middle) and Satva Shah (left) sit together. The three are third-year computer science students and the minds behind Roomble, a student website designed to aid in the search for roommates. (Courtesy of Aidan Wittenberg)
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May 6, 11:30 am
Winner Takes All: Met Gala 2023 best dressed star-studded attendees
This post was updated April 7 at 9:03 p.m. With pearls and sharp lines abound, the Met Gala returned in full force on the traditional first Monday of May. Read more...
Photo: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is pictured. The 2023 Met Gala was hosted by Vogue on Monday as a fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute. (Wikimedia Commons photo by Martin Furtschegger)
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May 2, 8:27 pm
Gamer Garb: Costume designers take video game fashion to the next level
Transcending the barrier between the online world and reality, video game clothing is a foundational building block in fan culture and world building. Ever-present yet often overlooked, these virtual garments affect the wallets and wardrobes of gaming enthusiasts and nonfans alike. Read more...
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April 27, 8:45 pm
UCLA Farmers Market provides students access to affordable, locally grown produce
UCLA Farmers Market is bringing farm-to-table food to every Bruin kitchen. Every other Wednesday, the student organization hosts local produce, bread and nut butter vendors as well as other sustainability-related student organizations in Bruin Plaza. Read more...
Photo: Students peruse a variety of fruits. The stand is one of several that comprise UCLA Farmers Market, a biweekly student-organized endeavor located at Bruin Plaza. The group strives to increase food accessibility through affordable produce. (Jack Stenzel/Daily Bruin staff)
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April 25, 8:34 pm
Student-run startup MySchoolMarket promotes online commerce for UCLA community
MySchoolMarket is marketing its way onto the phones and into the minds of UCLA students. The startup is an online marketplace where college students can buy and sell items to each other, said co-CEO Jonah Kim, a second-year computer science student. Read more...
Photo: Kowoon Jeong (left), Jonah Kim and Priscella Yun smile with a laptop screen between them. The students are the creators behind MySchoolMarket, a UCLA-based start-up that aims to connect local sellers and consumers. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)
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April 24, 4:16 pm
Readers connect with renowned authors at LA Times Festival of Books day 2
Sunday brought about a storybook ending to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Across town on rival territory, the LA Times closed the book on its 28th annual Festival of Books at the University of Southern California. Read more...
Photo: Festival-goers at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books peruse through books at a display. Many vendors at the festival included beloved bookstores, such as The Ripped Bodice and Malik Books, which sold an array of books, bags, bookmarks and other memorabilia. (Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff)