Through sweet potato pancakes and Al Green songs, Kennedy Ryan tells a love story that readers will never want to let go. Released Nov. 15, the author’s newest romance novel, “Before I Let Go,” follows Yasmen and Josiah, a couple who are forced to face two familial losses within the span of a week, leading to the dissolution of their marriage. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 30 at 8:47 p.m. Mona Moshfegh is taking things slow with her new small business. The fourth-year Japanese language and culture and psychobiology student is the artist behind two small businesses, Onsen Soup and Slow Bump. Read more...
Photo: Wearing a necklace with a turquoise pendant, Mona Moshfegh stands in front of greenery. The fourth-year student runs two small businesses, Onsen Soup and Slow Bump, on Instagram. (Evangeline Bodhuri/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 8:44 p.m. Kayla Murillo is stringing culture and business together. The second-year sociology student said she uses her business, Pulseritas by Kayla, as an opportunity to connect with her customers and her Mexican heritage by crafting handmade jewelry. Read more...
Photo: Kayla Murillo stands and smiles under a tree. The second-year sociology student runs Pulseritas by Kayla, a small business that sells bracelets. (Jenny Xu/Daily Bruin)
“God of War” just picked up another upgrade. Released on Nov. 9, “God of War Ragnarök” matches the superb quality of its 2018 predecessor, “God of War,” by crafting an intricate and satisfying narrative for its characters while expanding on the already-diverse world modeled after Norse mythology. Read more...
Photo: Released on November 9, “God of War Ragnarok” is a champion of graphics and gameplay. (Courtesy of Santa Monica Studio)
Tosa Two Heart is wearing her community’s hearts on her sleeves and is hoping others will too. Alumnus Two Heart is exploring new niches in fashion by incorporating traditional Lakota designs into modern clothes. Read more...
Photo: Tosa Two Heart (right) has several designs inspired by Native American culture, including the umbrella shown on the left. The alumnus said she sees art as a way of honoring her Lakota heritage. (Courtesy of Tosa Two Heart)
This post was updated Nov. 15 at 8:22 p.m. Olamide Olowe is keeping skin care topical. The alumnus is the CEO and founder of Topicals, a skin care company with a particular focus on chronic skin conditions and mental health advocacy. Read more...
Photo: Olamide Olowe sits onstage during a panel at the Teen Vogue Summit on November 12. The alumnus is the founder and CEO of Topicals, a skin care brand with products targeting chronic skin conditions. (Courtesy of Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Teen Vogue)
Westwood’s newest breakfast joint is taking its time to get tucked in. Sandwiched between Westwood Village and UCLA, Egg Tuck officially cracked open its doors with a grand opening on Gayley Avenue in the first week of November. Read more...
Photo: The egg sandwiches pictured strike a tasty textural balance with crispy brioche buns, but the runny egg yolks are at risk of making a mess. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)
