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April 29, 2024 8:36 p.m.
The beige exterior of The Poke Co. & Wings is pictured. The new restaurant in Westwood opened earlier this month. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)
The Poke Co. & Wings is proving that opposites do attract.
Located in the same vicinity as Trader Joe’s and Ministry of Coffee, the restaurant opened April 5.
By Isabella Appell
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April 22, 2024 7:11 p.m.Book aficionados gathered for a weekend of literary immersion.
Reading enthusiasts crowded the University of Southern California on Sunday for the annual LA Times Festival of Books.
By Natalie Ralston
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April 21, 2024 10:58 a.m.Second Take: Gambling in the video game industry is a recurring issue, inconsistently addressed
This post was updated May 7 at 8:35 p.m.
This year, the video game industry took a gamble that did not pay off.
On Feb. 20, independent developer LocalThunk released the rogue-like deck-building game Balatro to immediate commercial and critical success.
By Martin Sevcik
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April 19, 2024 4:13 p.m.Restaurant review: House of Mandi unites Bruins with homey atmosphere, shareable food
This post was updated April 30 at 7:47 p.m.
Westwood has found a good home for Yemeni cuisine.
House of Mandi opened its doors March 15 near the corner of Gayley and Kinross avenues, a brief walk from the university apartments.
By Martin Sevcik
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April 18, 2024 8:17 p.m.Alumnus-owned MiJa Books advocates for diverse children’s books
This post was updated April 30 at 7:42 p.m.
MiJa Books is changing the landscape of children’s literature, one story at a time.
The online bookstore, founded by alumnus Stephanie Reed and her husband Muammar Reed, houses a variety of children’s books that spotlight the adventures and challenges of characters of color, LGBTQ+ protagonists and disabled individuals.
By Layth Handoush
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April 18, 2024 6:56 p.m.Video game preview: Remakes, sequels, new creations spring to life this season
This post was updated April 19 at 7:04 p.m.
“Another Crab’s Treasure”
It’s time to dive into a new aquatic adventure.
The second game from indie studio Aggro Crab, “Another Crab’s Treasure,” is slated to release April 25.
By Jaden Weinstein, Yuna Choi, and Paco Bacalski
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April 13, 2024 1:58 p.m.Authenticity through fashion: UCLA influencer Azaila Jules shares her story
This post was updated April 14 at 7:33 p.m.
Azaila Jules is using fashion and lifestyle content to promote positivity and creative exploration.
Known mononymously across Instagram, YouTube and TikTok by her username @axaila, Jules said her content includes a range of media, from lifestyle vlogs and comedic skits to curated outfits and style choices.
By Sydney Gaw
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April 7, 2024 4:21 p.m.Dance Marathon 2024: Pediatric AIDS Coalition raises spirits, awareness and $48,070 in annual event
This post was updated April 7 at 7:54 p.m.
The final hour of Dance Marathon 2024 rushed to its close.
By the end of the evening, which concluded around 12:20 a.m., the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA had raised $48,070.
By Abigail Siatkowski
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April 7, 2024 4:06 p.m.Dance Marathon 2024: Fresh performer lineup generates energy for Bruins to dance the night away
This post was updated April 7 at 7:57 p.m.
In Dance Marathon’s final hours, UCLA is still grooving as a new lineup of performers takes the stage.
By Sanjana Chadive, Maya Vibhakar, Puja Anand, and Natalie Ralston
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