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Feb. 8, 2026 9:13 p.m.
Members of the Shakespeare Company at UCLA pose for a fun group photo beneath blue-purple lighting. Written by Meghan Brown and directed by second-year theater student Mia Perez, “The Pliant Girls” features five leading women and introduces what it means to be a girl living within a patriarchy. (Courtesy of An Tran)
The Shakespeare Company at UCLA extended beyond its previous productions with their fall production, “The Pliant Girls.”
On Nov. 21, the Shakespeare Company opened its theater doors for the first public showing of the 2025-26 school year.
By Anthony Cornejo
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Feb. 8, 2026 8:55 p.m.Way Home Coffee enters Westwood’s competitive coffee scene with a clear sense of restraint.
Rather than positioning itself as a bustling student hub, the cafe – which opened Dec.
By Eric Sican
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Feb. 5, 2026 11:24 p.m.Second take: NHL still has a long way to go on inclusivity amid success of ‘Heated Rivalry’
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:09 a.m.
“Heated Rivalry” and Taylor Swift have more in common than you might think.
The Crave original series, which aired on HBO Max in the United States, has become mainstream internet culture’s latest obsession.
By Felicia Keller
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Feb. 5, 2026 2:47 p.m.Flavors of Westwood: ‘Slop bowls’ reflect college students’ desire for customizable, fast-paced food
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:26 a.m.
Come lunchtime, Westwood’s fast-casual bowl spots buzz with Bruins, reflecting the traction of what have been dubbed “slop bowls.”
The phenomenon of “slop bowls” is ubiquitous in the dining atmosphere, with restaurants like Gogobop, Falafel Inc and CAVA all around Westwood.
By Emily Berkowitz
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Feb. 5, 2026 12:31 p.m.Flavors of Westwood: Exploring the most delicious matcha spots near UCLA
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:28 a.m.
The perfect sip is just around the corner.
With its rise in popularity in recent years, matcha has solidified itself as one of cafe lovers’ go-to drinks.
By Reid Sperisen, Bettina Wu, Eleanor Meyers, Paige Kun, and Caitlin Brockenbrow
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Feb. 4, 2026 3:45 p.m.Flavors of Westwood: Westwood fast food fuels UCLA friendships
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:18 a.m.
For UCLA students juggling packed schedules, dwindling meal swipes and an ever-present craving for something quick, fast food has wiggled its way into everyday life.
By Alexis Coffee
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Feb. 4, 2026 2:23 p.m.Grammys 2026 Q&A: Grammy-nominated musicians, songwriters discuss projects, collaboration processes
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 11:10 p.m.
For most recording artists, the Grammys are the pinnacle of achievement in music.
Naturally, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards celebrated a wide variety of songs and albums from popular genres, such as country and dance, to more niche fields recognizing classical and new age music.
By Reid Sperisen
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Feb. 3, 2026 2:33 p.m.Grammys 2026 Q&A: Award winners discuss creative inspiration, impact of academy recognition
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 8:01 p.m.
Music’s biggest night is an all-day event.
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards highlighted a year of musical projects across 95 categories this Sunday.
By Ana Camila Burquez
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Feb. 3, 2026 1:12 p.m.Flavors of Westwood: Bella Pita serves healthy Mediterranean food founded on family, nostalgia
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:10 a.m.
Bella Pita remains a rare constant in Westwood Village, serving fresh, customizable Mediterranean food seasoned with family tradition.
By Presley Liu
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