University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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For only the cost of the Coffee Beans famous ice blended mocha, students socialize while enjoying a delightful evening of entertainment. ' Story By Adrienne Martinez 18 People Westwood has always been a favorite hangout for UCLA students, and the recent surge in popularity of coffee houses gave new life to the area. Students under the drinking age were, of course, unable to visit some of the more popular spots like Maloneij ' s Bar. So, the coffee houses provided these students with an equally appealing alternative, by offering a variety of entertainment for the younger crowd. In the coffee houses of Westwood, students can view art exhibits of local talents, ranging from canvas painting to photography. The latest popular and experimental music were often piped into such places as the Gypsy Cafe on Broxton Avenue. And, for only the cost of the Coffee Bean ' s famous ice blended mocha, students socialized while enjoying a delightful evening of entertainment. The coffee houses were also notoriously popular studying places. Many establishments were geared toward student patronage, and had no problem with books covering their tables. Studious Bruins easily found a quiet spot near the back, and sipped espresso while reading about the French Revolution. Capt ' go was one coffee shop that many Bruins flocked to for such an environment. The decor and theme of coffee houses ranged from the sterile looking Coffee Bean, to the lush, cushioned interior of the Gypsy Cafe. Students with the desire for an almost tropical setting visited the Java Hut, which provided rattan chairs. Coffee itself may seem a bit expensive. Mia Castaiieda, a third-year Economics major, agreed, Students without a job still need coffee. I feel that coffee prices should come down. The average cost of a cup was $1, and the specialty coffees and the blends fared as high as $3. However, students who frequented the Westwood coffee houses were treated to an entire evening of socializing. Students were able to study in a comfortable, safe area, and enjoy exhibitions of local artistic and musical talent,... all for only the price of a cup of coffee. F A Coffee houses provide a relaxing environment from the hectic scene of campus life. The GI WI Cafe and Cnj fgo are popular getaways tor students to concentrate on their studies while enjoying some coffee.

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The Farmers Market was definitely a favorite place for students to stock-up on food. Story By Rocel Ryan B 20 People Michelle Chang The freshman fifteen may only be a myth, yet it is something that most UCLA students would like to avoid, regardless of their year in school. Junk-food snacking in between meals is a definite no-no in the fast- paced world of dieting, yet it is almost a necessity for over- worked college students studying til the wee hours of the night. So how can students snack the healthy way? Students could replace junk-food with tasty carrot sticks or sliced pineapples, which is not a novel idea. It seems the main obstacle is not in the health consciousness of students, but in the availability of healthy foods. Luckily for UCLA students, the Farmer ' s Market was held religiously ever) ' Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Convenient!) ' located in Westwood on the corner of Weyburn and Glendon, the Fanner ' s Market catered to an abundance of students ' needs. Besides displaying fruits and vegetables, vendors offered a host of goods, including eggs, grains, bread, flowers and hot food. Shoppers can even stroll through the aisles in the midst of live bands that performed at the market. The Fanner ' s Market was definitely a favorite place for students to stock-up on food. It ' s a great way to reduce one ' s chances of contracting the dreaded freshman fifteen, while keeping a tight budget reasonably in check. I love the variety and freshness of the fruits and vegetables at Farmer ' s Market, said Danielle Edourde, a second-year Biology major. The vendors are very personable. I ' m glad I ' m able to help out individuals instead of big monopolistic food chains. The weekly arrival of the Farmers Market is something that many students look forward to. A nice little shopping spree down to the Fanners Market offers students an avenue towards better eating habits as well as reasonable prices within a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. One of the treats sold at the Fanner ' s Market is the various hpes of specialty breads. These loaves of delicious breads are a nice change from the usual supermarket variety.