This post was updated Nov. 29 at 3:28 p.m. While other Bruins have been transitioning into college classes from behind their screens, Jasmine Shao has been in front of the camera. Read more...
Photo: First-year pre-sociology student Jasmine Shao first posted on her YouTube channel, “studyquill,” over four years ago. Since then she gained 650,000 subscribers, garnered over 43 million views on her videos and co-authored a book. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Westwood’s newest Italian eatery has pasta fit for a king – and served by a prince. After a few delays, Prince of Venice finally opened its first brick-and-mortar location on Broxton Avenue on Nov. Read more...
Photo: Serving traditional Italian pasta and pizza, the Prince of Venice opened its doors Nov. 13. From savory lasagna to sweet tiramisu, the new Westwood eatery is sure to be a new Bruin favorite. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
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Sole360 is normalizing online sneaker trading. While most major sneaker marketplaces revolve around buying and selling, Sole360 exclusively focuses on helping users trade sneakers through the website as the company verifies shipments. Read more...
Photo: Co-founded by alumnus Jonathan Low and Terrence Whaley, Sole360 hopes to simplify online sneaker trading through algorithms and a likelihood calculator. Whaley said the brand’s online nature contributed to its growth during the pandemic, as restrictions on in-person gatherings have given members more time and incentive to devote to online sneaker trading. (Courtesy of Destiny Modeste)
Traditional theater practices have taken an intermission this fall as UCLA’s graduate program in theater adapts to the virtual stage. One of this year‘s MFA acting projects is an online production of an excerpt from José Rivera’s play, “Marisol,” which premiered live through YouTube on Nov. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
This post was updated Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Harry Styles treads a fine line between pushing gender boundaries and erasing the narratives of artists of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
The short film “Jane” may be set in 1969, but its depiction of the difficulties of obtaining an abortion remains relevant today. Written and directed by UCLA alumna Natalija Vekic, the film premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival in early October, but its topics gained national attention during the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Christian Bruno)
