Poom, a fourth-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student, poses in his restaurant. On top of classwork, Poom works six night shifts per week. (Charlotte Bradley-McKinnon/Daily Bruin)
“Dine in or takeout?”
Holding the door open, Poom Yoodee greets you with a smile and heavy bags under his eyes. The 22-year-old is clad in a navy blue suit – unexpected for a modest family restaurant.
From hidden archival collections to burlesque dance groups, there is more to the UCLA community than meets the eye. This quarter, PRIME’s winter 2024 edition is diving into how Bruins find spaces to express themselves in Westwood – online and in newsstands.
Everyone has a story of self-discovery. Explore the stories of Bruins’ awakenings, from the people behind UCLA’s dining halls to the journey of a formerly incarcerated student, in PRIME’s latest issue – online here and on newsstands now.
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 6:05 p.m.
Jaymie Park had not considered her United States citizenship status until she applied for college financial aid.
It was 2011, and Park quickly realized she had few options for financing her education as an undocumented student.
Just a half an hour drive from UCLA’s campus lies the Hollywood Walk of Fame and its more than 2,500 stars. From TV personalities such as Food Network’s Guy Fieri to legends of the silver screen such as Marilyn Monroe, many of the most talked-about names from a variety of industries find themselves engraved on Hollywood Blvd.
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