Wednesday, July 2

‘The Last of Us’ season 1 recap – episode 2: ‘Infected’

The unexpected trio begins to venture out of The Quarantine Zone. In its second episode titled “Infected,” “The Last of Us” continues to visually astound audiences while delivering compelling character dynamics that drive the plot forward. Read more...

Photo: A zombie-like creature stands in a dark scenery. The second episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us” premiered on Jan. 22. (Courtesy of Liane Hentscher/HBO)



Mae Noland paints whimsical creations to contrast a technological world

This post was updated Jan. 22 at 8:31 p.m. Mae Noland’s mystical, monochromatic paintings mesmerize. The fourth-year art student creates whimsical works that utilize nature and creatures as the main inspirations to contrast society’s constant use of technology. Read more...

Photo: Four paintings filled with varying blue and green hues are displayed in a gallery. The works by fourth-year art student Mae Noland will be on display in the UCLA Little Gallery until Jan. 22. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)


Restaurant review: Dunkin’s lackluster selections leave customers feeling more bitter than sweet

The bold claim that UCLA runs on Dunkin’ turns out to be quite a stretch. National coffee chain Dunkin’ had its grand opening in Westwood on Jan. Read more...

Photo: Located on Gayley Avenue, Dunkin’ claims to offer a convenient, on-the-go service for busy Bruins. But its impersonal service and lackluster menu bring nothing new to Westwood. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)


Q&A: UCLA alumnus Will Forte talks fatherly role in film premiering at Sundance

Extraterrestrials will be abducting the Sundance screens. Will Forte stars in “Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out,” which will premiere Friday in the Kids category at the Sundance Film Festival. Read more...

Photo: A boy and girl stare upwards in field. With alumnus Will Forte playing Cyrus, “Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out” will premiere on Jan. 20 at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of “Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out”)


Restaurant review: Everytable sacrifices quality for convenience in grab-and-go model

This post was updated Jan. 23 at 6:11 p.m. Even though Everytable might be good for every day, it’ll be hard to justify eating there all the time. Read more...

Photo: Located on Lindbrook Avenue, Everytable adds a bright pop of grab-and-go cuisine to Westwood’s culinary scene. But the experience does not live up to the vivid pop, writes Ionescu. (Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)