Arts
Dec. 6, 2024 2:11 p.m.Second Take: Increased consumerism, shifting trends around holiday decor steal Christmas spirit
Fewer people than usual are rockin’ around the Christmas tree this season, with many halls remaining undecked.
From stockings to ornaments, holiday decorating is a staple of the winter months.
By Allison Bushong
Arts
May 18, 2024 4:40 p.m.Restaurant review: Despite a few pricey pitfalls, Pret A Manger is Westwood’s new go-to
This post was updated June 5 at 8:41 a.m.
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
Arts
April 17, 2024 5:39 p.m.Concert preview: Music nostalgia and novelty spring onstage this quarter
This post was updated April 23 at 7:53 p.m.
This quarter, artists are hopping onto the stage.
From decades-long discographies to the latest lullabies, musicians are setting off the spring soundwaves.
By Ruwani Jayasekara, Sydney Gaw, Reid Sperisen, Puja Anand, and Allison Bushong
Arts
April 10, 2024 4:44 p.m.Music Preview: Familar artists bloom once again in upcoming spring releases
This post was updated May 21 at 5:45 p.m.
Like many Bruins, these icons of pop culture are coming out of hibernation.
Following several years between projects, artists are making their return to music this season.
By Sydney Gaw, Ana Camila Burquez, Ruwani Jayasekara, Talia Sajor, and Allison Bushong
Opinion
March 13, 2024 9:55 p.m.Beyond Bruin Walk: Diversity, equity and inclusion programs must be defended rather than defunded
Diversity, equity and inclusion: Three simple concepts that encompass the importance of fostering representation, providing accessible opportunities and celebrating differences among people of all backgrounds.
DEI programs should be considered a step in the right direction.
By Laila Wheeler, Nicolas Greamo, and Allison Bushong
Arts
March 5, 2024 11:43 a.m.Second Take: Listener creativity remains paramount with booming popularity of nightcore music
This post was updated March 5 at 8:23 p.m.
Thanks to social media, nightcore’s proliferation has sped up significantly in recent years.
Sped-up versions of popular songs dominate TikTok audios, driven by creators’ desire to squeeze longer chunks of a song into the app’s short video format.
By Allison Bushong
Opinion
Feb. 11, 2024 9:20 p.m.A Difference of Opinion Editors: Should the legal drinking age in the US be lowered?
The drinking age in the United States currently stands at 21 years old, sparking great debate on whether it should stay the same or be lowered to 18.
By Nicolas Greamo, Allison Bushong, and Zoraiz Irshad
Opinion
July 9, 2023 2:03 p.m.A Difference of Opinion Editors: How can UCLA best use its new satellite campus in Rancho Palos Verdes?
This post was updated July 9 at 7:16 p.m.
In 2022, UCLA purchased the campus of Marymount California University and established a joint task force to decide how UCLA should use it.
By Laila Wheeler, Allison Bushong, Zoraiz Irshad, and Nicolas Greamo
Higher Education
June 11, 2023 8:25 p.m.UCLA student parents discuss inclusivity and accessibility to resources
As a mother of three, Evelyn Martinez has to juggle being a parent alongside the typical challenges of demanding coursework, engagement in extracurriculars and acclimation to the quarter system.
By Catherine Hamilton and Allison Bushong
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