Friday, July 4

Alum’s Instagram discusses food reviews, Asian cuisine in diary-like detail

This post was updated July 30 at 9:01 p.m. When words fail, food speaks. For alumnus Justine Wong and her sister Jocelyn, this mantra is the foundation behind their food Instagram account, @hangrydiary, where they share restaurant and food reviews. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Justine Wong and her sister Jocelyn work together to run Hangrydiary, a restaurant and food review Instagram. The pair started the account as a way to document trying new dishes, but hope to use it as a tool to connect their community through food. (Harold Lee/Daily Bruin)



Alumni-run podcast ‘Foot On Yo’ Neck’ aims to support, make space for Black women

This post was updated Aug. 1 at 5:43 p.m. An unapologetic podcast is putting the pressure on listeners while ensuring Black women feel heard. Created and hosted by alumni Nia McClinton and Jana Lang, “Foot On Yo’ Neck” is a podcast aiming to form a community for Black women to freely discuss their thoughts and bond with each other. Read more...

Photo: Hosted by Nia McClinton and Jana Lang, “Foot On Yo’ Neck” creates a space for Black women and femmes to connect and feel heard. Spotlighting guests such as the founder of Ink the Diaspora and UCLA assistant professor Ugo Edu, the podcast team hopes to offer a platform for Black women to network and find opportunities. (Courtesy of Jana Lang)




Demia aspires to create community online, consolidate resources

This post was updated July 25 at 3:57 p.m. In an era of social distance, Demia connects students through their smartphone screens. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced colleges across the country to shut down, UCLA alumnus Sanjay Malhotra sought to alleviate the sudden dissipation of campus life. Read more...

Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)


Movie review: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ evokes ghosts of basketball stars past in vibrant sequel

LeBron James once said his motivation was a ghost that played in Chicago. The ghost he was referencing, of course, was Michael Jordan, who was widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time – until James crashed those debates in recent years – and the star of the 1996 blockbuster, “Space Jam.” After five years and another NBA championship since the interview, the Los Angeles Lakers forward is following in Jordan’s off-the-court footsteps by reprising the feature role in the sequel, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” 25 years after Jordan starred in the original, Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes crew once again take on the basketball court with a generational star to compete for their survival. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)