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Aug. 2, 2021 2:15 p.m.
(From left: Sharila Stewart’s Angolan inspired peanut sponge cake, Stewart in her home kitchen, and Stewart’s lamb roast with haricot vert and potatoes.) UCLA alumni Sharila Stewart is a contestant on the first season of “Top Chef Amateurs” this year. Stewart said the diversity of dishes in UCLA dining halls helped develop her love for learning about other cultures and bringing people together through food. (Courtesy of Sharila Stewart)
An 11 p.m. leap-of-faith decision took Sharila Stewart, a UCLA alumnus, to the first season of “Top Chef Amateurs.”
Premiering July 1, “Top Chef Amateurs” is a spin-off of the American reality show Top Chef and features home cooks instead of professional chefs as contestants.
By Rania Soetirto
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July 7, 2021 6:49 p.m.UCLA community members react to Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday
This post was updated July 11 at 6:21 p.m.
Fourth-year English student Ohemaa Ama Asare works at Bed Bath & Beyond, where there was a Black pride station designated by the company to celebrate Juneteenth.
By Yifan Gu
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July 5, 2021 11:50 a.m.Fowler Museum reopens with two new exhibits despite prolonged virtual curation
This post was updated July 12 at 7:38 a.m.
Matthew Robb is ready to enjoy the Fowler Museum’s reopening after being unable to see artifacts in person for more than a year.
By Megan Tagami
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July 2, 2021 5:47 p.m.Class of 2020 expresses excitement over in-person graduation in fall
This post was updated July 5 at 6:13 p.m.
UCLA alumni expressed excitement and gratitude at the announcement of an in-person graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 in the fall.
By Constanza Montemayor
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June 26, 2021 4:09 p.m.LGBTQ+ students in STEM find community in campus organizations
This post was updated June 27 at 9:11 p.m.
Creating a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students in STEM is one of Rob Ulrich’s goals as a queer biogeochemistry doctoral student.
By Madelynn Mackenzie and Elana Luo
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June 23, 2021 6:51 p.m.UCLA students create online portal to promote COVID-19 vaccine efforts
UCLA students created an online portal during the spring quarter to find and train volunteers who can promote COVID-19 vaccines in communities with lower vaccination rates.
By Abigail Siatkowski
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June 11, 2021 8:04 p.m.Daily Bruin alum awarded Pulitzer Prize for local reporting with Tampa Bay Times
Neil Bedi, a UCLA computer science alumnus, and fellow Tampa Bay Times reporter Kathleen McGrory were jointly awarded the Pulitzer Prize for local reporting on Friday.
By Constanza Montemayor
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