This post was updated Oct. 25 at 6:44 p.m. Within two weeks of going live, Vijay Patel’s online store amassed nearly $1,000 in profits – though none of it will be kept. Read more...
Photo: Vijay Patel and three of his friends founded Fit Your Values, a clothing store that sells items themed around various social justice movements. Since launching the site, they have made $1,000 in profits and donated it all to the Black Lives Matter movement. (Courtney Quirmbach/Daily Bruin)
Yasmin Olvera’s high school entrepreneurial dream came true – now, she ships out craft orders to people all over the country. The fourth-year geography and environmental studies student said her initial idea for her craft business originated when her coworker introduced her to the Cricut, a machine used to cut through all kinds of materials. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year geography and environmental studies student Yasmin Olvera said her journey to creating her own business began with a machine. The Cricut is what has allowed her to craft her popular LED acrylic lights, she said. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)
Food has become more than just fuel – alongside nourishing our bodies, it taps into our emotions and can infiltrate our minds. In a country known for its freedom, columnist Zinnia Finn will explore the extent to which American culture is tethered to food and the depths to which we each experience this relationship in everyday life. Read more...
Photo: Social media’s inherent ability to connect people, just as food does, contributes to the abundance of food-related content. However, sociology professor Omar Lizardo said these positive communities created over the web can foster harmful sentiments that can damage individuals’ relationship with food. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Oc. 16 at 7:21 p.m. Just like Ross and Rachel, everyone needs a break. Alumna Samantha Mannis is combining her love for the TV show “Friends” and her passion for writing in one book, hoping to alleviate the stress that she said is associated with adulting. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Samantha Mannis released her debut book, “Friends Guide to Adulting.” The interactive guide aims to alleviate stress and add humor to readers’ lives through advice from the characters of the hit TV show, “Friends.” (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
Food has become more than just fuel – alongside nourishing our bodies, it taps into our emotions and can infiltrate our minds. In a country known for its freedom, columnist Zinnia Finn will explore the extent to which American culture is tethered to food and the depths to which we each experience this relationship in everyday life. Read more...
Photo: Comfort food could have origins beyond simple cravings. Professor Janet Tomiyama said our desire for feel-good snacks has evolutionary roots. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
Nick the Greek might as well be called Nick the Great. Westwood’s newest addition, Nick the Greek, opened its doors Oct. 8. Originally based in San Jose, the establishment made a strategic expansion to Kinross Avenue – an ideal setting for a modern restaurant catering to young Bruin customers. Read more...
Photo: Nick the Greek opened its doors in Westwood Oct. 8. The Grecian restaurant stays loyal to its roots as the entire menu focuses on souvlaki and gyros. With affordable and delicious options, the restaurant is sure to be a Bruin favorite. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin)
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know may have an eating disorder, consultation is available from the UCLA Eating Disorders Program by calling (310) 825-5730 or visiting nationaleatingdisorders.org for more resources. Read more...
Photo: (Cat Nordstrom/Daily Bruin)
