This post was updated Aug. 8 at 6:52 p.m. For Alondra Gomez, no hobby is off-limits. The third-year Chicana and Chicano studies and labor studies student’s latest artistic endeavor is Alo’s Joyería – a small jewelry business featuring handmade pieces. Read more...

Photo: Third-year Chicana and Chicano studies and labor studies student Alondra Gomez is channeling her artistic expression through Alo’s Joyería. Started half a year ago, the small business mainly sells earrings and was spurred by encouragement from her family and friends. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)

This post was updated Aug. 1 at 5:43 p.m. An unapologetic podcast is putting the pressure on listeners while ensuring Black women feel heard. Created and hosted by alumni Nia McClinton and Jana Lang, “Foot On Yo’ Neck” is a podcast aiming to form a community for Black women to freely discuss their thoughts and bond with each other. Read more...

Photo: Hosted by Nia McClinton and Jana Lang, “Foot On Yo’ Neck” creates a space for Black women and femmes to connect and feel heard. Spotlighting guests such as the founder of Ink the Diaspora and UCLA assistant professor Ugo Edu, the podcast team hopes to offer a platform for Black women to network and find opportunities. (Courtesy of Jana Lang)

This post was updated July 25 at 3:57 p.m. In an era of social distance, Demia connects students through their smartphone screens. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced colleges across the country to shut down, UCLA alumnus Sanjay Malhotra sought to alleviate the sudden dissipation of campus life. Read more...

Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)