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May 18, 2024 4:40 p.m.
Customers are lined up to purchase different food and drinks at Pret A Manger. The British-based cafe and sandwich shop recently opened its doors in Westwood. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
Pret’s grab-and-go style cafe will prompt many students to grab-and-stay.
Pret A Manger opened its doors in Westwood on May 11, marking the second location of the British chain on the West Coast.
By Allison Bushong
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May 13, 2024 3:36 p.m.This post was updated May 14 at 8:21 p.m.
The 2024 Met Gala allowed celebrities to embark on a journey once upon a dream.
Returning to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fashion’s most glamorous fundraiser was in full bloom last Monday.
By Reid Sperisen, Puja Anand, Katy Nicholas, Harbaksh Kaur, and Sydney Gaw
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April 22, 2024 7:11 p.m.LA Times Festival of Books 2024: Day 2 showcases hidden histories, fantasy fiction
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 11:34 p.m.LA Times Festival of Books day 1 captures relationships with literature
Bookworms inched their way to a literary celebration this weekend.
The Los Angeles Times kicked off its 29th annual Festival of Books this Saturday at the University of Southern California.
By Eric Sican
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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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