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April 8, 2:57 pm

Illustrations provide medium for graduating students to commemorate college

Graduating students are tucking away their sashes and white photoshoot attire to go digital as they celebrate their academic achievements. With the transition to online instruction in response to COVID-19, many graduation photoshoots have been canceled, leading alumna Murry Soriano to take commissions for illustrations of the soon-to-be graduates on the UCLA Free & For Sale page on Facebook. Read more...

Photo: Graduating students often schedule photoshoots to celebrate their academic achievements. But with current stay-at-home orders in place, many are turning to digital portraits as an alternative. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Lifestyle

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March 31, 1:42 pm

Second-year student publishes her first book on self-help techniques

Nicolette Khalifian said her senior year of high school was spent grappling with self-doubt – her healing process began on the notes app of her phone. Read more...

Photo: Second-year psychobiology student Nicolette Khalifian published her first book in February, which originally started as notes she took on her phone in high school. The book explores how to overcome mental blocks and offers exercises to facilitate the process. (Courtesy of Nicolette Khalifian)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle, Music

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March 11, 11:50 pm

Pop-up review: Britney Spears-inspired exhibit provides the thrills of a circus, but lacks depth

Britney Spears-inspired pop-up The Zone will leave guests begging to go one more time. Opening its doors across the street from The Grove through April 26, The Zone invites customers to step into a tour of rooms inspired by the singer’s most legendary music videos and performances. Read more...

Photo: The Britney Spears-inspired pop-up The Zone leads visitors through a tour of the pop singer’s most iconic moments, such as her “…Baby One More Time” music video. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin)

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March 3, 10:10 pm

Author highlights middle-aged women by offering personal, authentic representation

Kim Gruenenfelder said someone once told her during a date that men need to be the center of attention – rather than their wives or girlfriends. Read more...

Photo: Kim Gruenenfelder has six published works and just recently turned in her seventh novel to her agent. Gruenenfelder, a women’s fiction and romantic comedy writer, said she unapologetically writes for women, and her characters are often based on her own life stories. The alumna said it’s important to fill in the gap for older women who are not often the focus of romantic comedies despite having equally humorous experiences. (Courtney Quirmbach/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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March 2, 10:10 pm

Restaurant review: DTLA ramen spot modeled after ‘Blade Runner’ offers futuristic dining experience

The aesthetic in 9th St. Ramen is the fictionalized Los Angeles from “Blade Runner 2049.” Occupying a modest spot on 9th Street in Downtown Los Angeles, the restaurant has intrigued passersby with the neon glows of its dragon sign since its Feb. Read more...

Photo: 9th St. Ramen submits a usual fare of appetizers, but the karaage fried chicken popped with savoriness underneath its crispy batter. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin)


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