The chill of wintertime and the beckoning of fireside reading often go hand in hand. Mirroring the season, new novel releases are falling like snowflakes in flurries of individualism, spanning themes from heartfelt discoveries of heritage to comedically nosy matchmaking.

In the wave of New Year’s resolutions, fresh music marches in as a soundtrack for accepting the past and ushering in new horizons. Artists are embracing the multiplicity of emotions a year can hold, with this winter’s releases welcoming honesty, pain and optimism.

This post was updated Nov. 22 at 10:07 a.m.
In hopes to make it big, Glossier LA used the city as its blueprint.
Opening Thursday, the storefront marks the second of the brand’s three permanent brick-and-mortar locations, which are set to be unveiled post-pandemic.

This weekend, COIN was more than spare change.
Performing at The Wiltern on Saturday night, the Nashville, Tennessee, natives brought an intensity to the stage that was absent from their previous studio recordings.

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 4:24 p.m.
Chilk is milk’s cooler cousin.
Conceived in November, the student startup creates milk-alternative beverages infused with hemp extracts that contain a percent of CBD, which aids with stress relief and relaxation.

This post was updated Sept. 22 at 10:45 p.m.
Primo’s Donuts proves the tastiest ideas can be found inside the box.
Founded in 1956, the Los Angeles-based doughnut shop opened its Westwood location on Sept.

Despite Los Angeles’ everlasting sun, autumn is in the air and students are returning to campus. The city’s calendar is dotted with metropolitan markets and snack stands that are offering everything from vegan eats to sprinkled treats – luring in locals and visitors alike.

Earth Fairies Co. is returning customers to their roots.
Founded by alumnus Rocio Diaz in 2019, the jewelry company is a way for her to express her artistic side post-graduation.

This post was updated July 15 at 10:11 a.m.
Summer brings hot weather – and hotter books to match. From memoirs to mysteries, these new novels are perfect to grab for vacation or devour during long hours at home.

This post was updated May 31 at 6:24 p.m.
FAST at UCLA stitched together both clothing and videos for its annual spring showcase.
Marking its first remote event, the fashion club hosted a Zoom event that combined live introductions with a prerecorded fashion show.