This post was updated Jan. 27 at 7:57 p.m. Andrew Dong is bringing premium matcha to a new generation of tea enthusiasts – and he’s doing it all on his own terms. Read more...
Photo: Moocha Matcha’s pop-up matcha station is shown. Andrew Dong said he started Moocha Matcha during his senior year at UCLA, with the matcha company priding itself on building real connections with Japanese farmers and not compromising on quality. (Courtesy of RefineLA)
This post was updated Jan. 27 at 8:02 p.m. Readers will find the perfect books to cuddle up at home with this winter. As the weather grows colder, it only becomes more enticing to stay at home, bundled up against a fireplace with a spellbinding book. Read more...
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CosLA is creatively crafting community for Bruin cosplayers. The cosplay club at UCLA hosts socials and workshops for cosplayers of all backgrounds and experience levels. From quarterly group photoshoots at Royce Hall to off-campus socials, CosLA members bond through a shared passion for creating and wearing cosplays. Read more...
Photo: Members of CosLA stand in cosplay outside Royce Hall. The cosplay club at UCLA hosts socials and workshops for cosplayers of all experience levels to get involved with the community. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:53 p.m. Los Angeles might not get cold enough for it, but these upcoming television releases are the perfect way to spend a snow day. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:21 p.m. Ari Lennox is leaving no vacancy for R&B music in 2026. The neo soul songstress released her third album, “Vacancy,” on Friday – one of the first major R&B releases of the new year and her first LP since 2022’s “age/sex/location.” The 15-track, 51-minute album leans heavily upon Lennox’s past lyrical themes about sex and relationship woes while adopting a more jazzy sound than her previous work, complete with rich saxophone throughout. Read more...
Photo: Album cover for Ari Lennox’s “Vacancy” shows the artist lying sideways on a green couch. Lennox’s third studio album was released Jan 23, making it one of the first R&B projects of the year. (Courtesy of Interscope Records)
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:20 p.m. This winter, moviegoers can stay warm beneath the blanket of fresh films hitting the theaters. Grab a hot drink and settle in for a treat, as this season’s slated films are sure to offer something for every viewer to enjoy. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 21 at 9:13 p.m. Fall has gone, but its visuals still linger. As we start the new year, there is no better time to reflect on the past quarter. Read more...
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