Saturday, February 14

Funny but not fun: Belly Laughs Festival attendees giggle while wallets groan

Day one of the Belly Laughs Festival found the funny bone. The comedy festival made its highly anticipated debut this Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the crowd outside the Peacock Theater at Belly Laughs Festival. The festival took place on July 12 and 13 and highlighted Asian American comedians and restaurants. (Courtesy of Bailey Holiver/L.A. LIVE/Bernstein Associates, Inc.)



‘The best decision I made in my college career’: Kanwulia Onianwa reflects on FAST

Kanwulia Onianwa’s UCLA journey is in its final stitch. Onianwa, a fourth-year sociology student and marketing director of FAST, said she has had her heart set on UCLA and fashion since middle school. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Kanwulia Onianwa standing in front of Pauley Pavilion in a white jacket and black skirt. Onianwa is the current marketing director of the FAST fashion club at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA student podcasts personal conversations on wellness, mental health, self-care

Anoushka Hem is reminding people that it’s okay to not always be okay. The fourth-year theater student is host of “the ash gracie podcast,” a show where she offers her perspective on aspects of wellness, mental health and self-care. Read more...

Photo: Anoushka Hem sits in a black dress in a field of grass and purple flowers. Hem is the host of the podcast “the ash gracie,” which discusses mental health and wellness. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


The Writer’s Den creates creative writing community, opportunities for outreach

Among an assortment of creative writing groups at UCLA, The Writer’s Den holds a premium on both creativity and volunteer work. The Writer’s Den aims to establish an environment where writers can strengthen their connection to their craft. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is The Writer’s Den team alongside students of John R. Wooden High School in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. At the end of the year, The Writer’s Den hosts a field trip to UCLA for Wooden students. (Courtesy of Mason Ng)


West LA food

From buzzy new openings to longtime neighborhood staples, this project gathers food coverage across West Los Angeles. Whether keeping up with the latest or revisiting familiar flavors, there’s plenty to explore. Read more...

Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff and Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)


Restaurant review: Gokigen Tori bursts into LA food scene with rich Japanese flavors, cozy ambiance

One skewer at a time, Gokigen Tori is holding Japanese flavors together. Opening up its doors to Culver City on April 19, the Yakitori restaurant offers patrons a traditional Japanese grill experience. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is a menu item from Gokigen Tori in Culver City. This location is the first to open in Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Gokigen Tori)



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