Arts
Sept. 25, 2026 12:08 a.m.
A laptop, tablet, books and headphones sit on a desk as Nikki Stampfl works on a new writing project. Stampfl shares her literary interests and the writing process behind her middle-grade fantasy novel, “The Key to the Cupcake Kingdom,” on Instagram. (Courtesy of Nikki Stampfl)
Reading and writing are often solitary pastimes, but for Nikki Stampfl, these hobbies helped her build an online community.
Stampfl, a fourth-year English student, started her Instagram account @nikkiswritingjournal two years ago to share her literary passions.
By Cara Putterman
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Sept. 23, 2026 10:56 p.m.Heart filling ballads enchanted the Royce Terrace on Tuesday.
The Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA hosted the Royce Welcome Concert to kick off the school year and welcome newly admitted students.
By Chenrui Zhang
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Sept. 22, 2026 9:40 p.m.Resturant review: Matcha, match-nah – CITEADRINKS is a poor replacement for Junbi
This post was updated Sept. 23 at 8:23 p.m.
Westwood’s latest matcha spot fails to deliver the premium quality it promises.
CITEADRINKS, a cafe with locations in San Gabriel and Rowland Heights, soft-opened in Westwood on Sept.
By Amelia Chief
Arts
Sept. 22, 2026 1:40 a.m.2016 called: Bruin Bash 2026 answered with Swae Lee, Kid Ink and KYLE
This post was updated Sept. 23 at 8:13 p.m.
Bruin Bash brought throwback tracks to the Los Angeles Tennis Center on Monday night.
Days before the start of fall quarter, students packed LATC for the sold-out annual concert, which featured headliner Swae Lee, openers Kid Ink and KYLE, along with DJ Nebula Star.
By Alexis Coffee
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Sept. 20, 2026 7:16 p.m.Film Preview: Busy fall season brings anticipated adaptations, new franchise installments
Cozy up with a great film this fall.
While the leaves change colors and the temperature grows colder (at least in theory) a new slate of releases will hit theaters, delivering everything from novel adaptations to fantastical biopics.
By Sophie Acker, Caitlin Brockenbrow, Vishnu Potharaju, and Cara Putterman
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Sept. 19, 2026 1:10 p.m.Swae Lee to headline 2010s-inspired Bruin Bash 2026 lineup alongside Kid Ink, KYLE
This post was updated Sept. 19 at 3:38 p.m.
Bruin Bash 2026 is set to send attendees back to 2016.
With vibrant star-covered posts, the UCLA Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs Commission announced Swae Lee as the headliner for this year’s highly anticipated Bruin Bash.
By Alexis Coffee and Presley Liu
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Sept. 19, 2026 12:40 p.m.Album review: Love is the ‘Angel’ on Lizzy McAlpine’s shoulder, supporting her latest record
This post was updated Sept. 23 at 8:41 p.m.
Lizzy McAlpine officially earns her angel wings on her fourth album.
Returning to music after a stint on Broadway and a brief foray into acting, the Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter released “Angel,” her fourth studio album, on Friday.
By Kiara Mack
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Sept. 18, 2026 12:11 p.m.Emmys 2026: TV stars shine in radiant red-carpet looks
Hollywood’s biggest stars brought their A-game to the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, turning heads with their fashion choices.
Attendees traded traditional black-tie looks for literal Emmy-inspired ensembles, glamorous gowns and vibrant menswear.
By Kiara Mack, Nick Levie, and Amelia Chief
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Sept. 18, 2026 12:00 a.m.Q&A: The chef behind Westwood’s newest restaurant talks culinary philosophy
Chef Viet Pham of Pretty Bird is indulging in his latest gastronomic expansion.
The James Beard Award-nominated chef and Bay Area local is opening a restaurant within the newly transformed The Cinemas Theater, an upscale cinema in the former iPic Theaters location.
By Parsa Arshi
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