Callie Nance is making yoga accessible one downward dog at a time. Looking for a way to unwind, the third-year public affairs student first dipped her toes into yoga when she was a high school sophomore. Read more...
Photo: Third-year public affairs student Callie Nance got her yoga license during the pandemic and aims to bring accessible lessons to the UCLA community. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin staff)
Shellie Wong’s business is in bloom. As Valentine’s Day was approaching this year, the alumna said she found a video online that taught her how to make flower balloons – a bouquet of artificial flowers placed inside an inflated balloon – and was inspired to start selling them. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Shellie Wong created her flower balloon business, Flowers by Shellie, on Instagram as a creative outlet. Rather than use preset arrangements like other florists, she said the balloons are tailored to each order. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
Casey McQuiston makes the subway sexy in “One Last Stop.” Released Tuesday, their sophomore novel takes on a more wistful tone than their sprightly debut “Red, White & Royal Blue.” Yearning for a place to feel at home after floating between cities, protagonist August hopes to find it in New York City. Read more...
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This post was updated May 31 at 6:24 p.m. FAST at UCLA stitched together both clothing and videos for its annual spring showcase. Marking its first remote event, the fashion club hosted a Zoom event that combined live introductions with a prerecorded fashion show. Read more...
Photo: FAST at UCLA’s annual Spring Showcase stitched together various clips from designers and models alike to debut the organization’s first virtual event. (Chelsea Rose Westman/Daily Bruin)
Despite this year’s virtual catwalk, Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA’s annual fashion show will never go out of style. Airing live on YouTube and Zoom, the club will be hosting its Spring Showcase on Friday. Read more...
Photo: FAST at UCLA’s annual Spring Showcase will remain virtual for another year. Regardless of the medium, the show will be an opportunity for its designers to showcase collections after several months of work. (Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor)
Toss your Starbucks card – Alfred Coffee is Westwood’s hottest brew. The Los Angeles-based coffee shop chain unveiled its newest Westwood location Monday. Located across from the Hammer Museum, Alfred Coffee brings well-crafted beverages and vibrant interior decor to Westwood Village. Read more...
Photo: On Monday, Alfred Westwood Village opened its doors and began serving beverages and bold interior design to Bruins. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
BruinShack prioritizes transparency and accessibility to help make apartment hunting a smoother process for UCLA students Founded by alumnus Danny Tang, BruinShack is an online platform that connects students with apartment managers in Westwood. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Daily Bruin)
