On Jan. 23, the Japanese Student Association held the Matsuri festival on Kerckhoff Patio. In collaboration with the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Campus Events Commission, the festival showcased several booths with cultural food and games.

While the onset of winter marks a return to home for most Bruins, the city of angels takes on a new glow. From Santa Monica to downtown Los Angeles, various government and commercial entities hosted spirited lighting ceremonies, ushering in the start of the holiday season.