Up in the air
Home to those with an affinity for circus arts, Cirque de 'LA teaches students how to fly.
Behind the Aahs curtain
Aahs! The Ultimate Gift Store gained popularity in the 1980s, during Westwood’s commercial peak. Now, the shop’s Yelp rating sits at 2.5 stars. PRIME writer Alyssa Bardugon investigates Aahs’ storied past.
The Starship invasion
Rise of the robots: Take a glimpse into UCLA’s sentient Starship future.
Staying in STEM?
Science students are leaving their majors at alarming rates. Why do some STEM Bruins feel overlooked and unsupported in the classroom?
Family style
Behind the crispy fried chicken and Texas Toast of Hangry Moon’s is a family with an unlikely path to Westwood Village. Meet the Moons.
On the field, off the field
From the lecture hall to the Rose Bowl, student-athletes face immense pressures – but they must often sideline their emotional pain.
Humans of Starbucks
“Why does the wildest stuff always happen to you at Starbucks?” PRIME writer Devon Whalen interviewed patrons of the prominent Westwood location to find out.
Caught in cultural crossfire: Being Russian American during the invasion of Ukraine
PRIME writer Martin Sevcik explores his Russian heritage in light of the war against Ukraine.
What is the Date Game?
In fall quarter, figures dressed as Squid Game characters circulated campus, enticing students to play what they called “the Date Game.” Now, with the school year finally closing, take a glimpse into what went down that fateful evening.