It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley.We all remember the show he put on after winning a play-in game against the Los Angeles Clippers last season. How could anyone forget the image of him standing on the scorer’s table, embracing the Minnesota crowd à la Kobe Bryant after winning his fifth and final … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Lakers Will Return to Playoffs, Courtesy of Patrick Beverley
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Rant and Rave: Alfred Coffee
Art Illustrations by Vivian Hsia Rant: I first heard about Alfred Coffee through the many influencers and celebrities who posted photos on Instagram with the famous antler "A" logo all over their coffee cups. As a coffee lover, I was excited to hear Alfred's was coming to Malibu and had to try this highly favored coffee shop. That excitement quickly ended when I took my … [Read more...] about Rant and Rave: Alfred Coffee
Album Review: Lana Del Rey Finds Soft, Mature Sound with ‘Blue Banisters’
The album cover for "Blue Banisters" features Lana Del Rey and her dogs Tex and Mex at one of her properties in Northern California. This was one of the four alternative covers released. Photo courtesy of Lanadelrey.com This past year was definitely one for change, to which singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey was no stranger.The career of Del Rey has taken many turns within the past … [Read more...] about Album Review: Lana Del Rey Finds Soft, Mature Sound with ‘Blue Banisters’
How One Delicious Salad Can Create Global Citizens
Irene Ruiz smiles for a photo in the shop she works at on Olvera Street, where she sells Mexican-imported items like pottery and leather goods. Photos by Megan Williams Colorful flags wave and the smell of Los Angeles’ most famous taquitos float through the air as Mariachi music plays and vendors call out in Spanish from their booths. This is Olvera Street — a little slice of … [Read more...] about How One Delicious Salad Can Create Global Citizens
Professor Anastasia Triviza Adjusts to Life in LA
Photo by Megan Williams Communication Professor Anastasia Triviza experienced culture shock when she first moved to Los Angeles. Having grown up in Greece, she later studied in New York City for her master’s degree. Once in LA, she soon realized she needed a car to get from one place to another. “I thought I could take the bus to go to work in Redondo Beach from Newport … [Read more...] about Professor Anastasia Triviza Adjusts to Life in LA