A UCLA alumnus’ MFA thesis project trades saving kingdoms and defeating fire-breathing dragons for a far more introspective mission: confronting the systems that shape our identities and the world around us.

From products to business, members of Aurum Cosmetics know beauty is more than skin deep.
Founded in 2022, UCLA Aurum Cosmetics serves as a social and professional development space for beauty industry aspirants and casual beauty enthusiasts alike.

There was an Empire of the Sun at Outside Lands – but not much sunlight.
On Sunday, Golden Gate Park cycled through classic San Francisco summer conditions: clouds, intermittent sunshine and temperatures lingering above 60 degrees before the evening chill settled in.

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.
Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” searches for the meaning of identity while struggling to establish its own.
Published in March 2025, Rahmani’s novel begins as a satirical contemporary romance before evolving into an exploration of identity.

This post was updated Aug. 9 at 1:22 p.m.
Kitanoya Souffle is bringing Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes to Westwood.
The newest addition to the sweet treat scene, Kitanoya Souffle is a Japanese specialty dessert shop located on 954 Gayley Ave.

Thirty minutes before opening, Moo’s Craft Barbecue already had a line of over 20 hungry customers waiting to feast.
After trying the food, it’s not hard to see why.

Summer vacations are always a blast, but this year’s video game lineup proves that there are also plenty of adventures awaiting at home.
From exploring Paris and tending to a magical bakery to restoring idyllic farming villages and fighting predatory salmon, this summer’s releases offer charm, nostalgia and action.