Sunday, July 6

Restaurant review: Nick the Greek brings authentic Mediterranean flavors to Westwood

Nick the Greek might as well be called Nick the Great. Westwood’s newest addition, Nick the Greek, opened its doors Oct. 8. Originally based in San Jose, the establishment made a strategic expansion to Kinross Avenue – an ideal setting for a modern restaurant catering to young Bruin customers. Read more...

Photo: Nick the Greek opened its doors in Westwood Oct. 8. The Grecian restaurant stays loyal to its roots as the entire menu focuses on souvlaki and gyros. With affordable and delicious options, the restaurant is sure to be a Bruin favorite. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin)





Professors 101: His studies are out of this world, but Erik Petigura finds ways to stay grounded

UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer. Read more...

Photo: Erik Petigura, previously the professor of the popular general education course Astronomy 3: “Nature of Universe,” is now teaching Cluster 70: “Evolution of the Cosmos and Life”, and he said that much of the benefit in teaching non-STEM students a science class lies in the opportunity to increase their science literacy. (Keaton Larson/Daily Bruin)


Professor’s concert series offers harmony in the discordant world of COVID-19

This post was updated Oct. 11 at 6:57 p.m. For 22 Friday nights, professor Inna Faliks has set a commemorative roll of toilet paper on her piano for her “Corona Fridays” concert series. Read more...

Photo: Professor Inna Faliks has hosted a virtual concert series for the past seven months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Her “Corona Fridays” concerts are a chance for her to share music with those who want to hear it, Faliks said. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin)


Booking it: ‘Sourdough’ Part I

  Kristin Snyder: Welcome back to “Booking It.” As always, I’m Kristin Snyder. Paige Hua: And I’m Paige Hua. And today we’re joined by Yasmin Madjidi, the fellow lifestyle editor over from the A&E section. Read more...

Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)