Abigail Montopoli

22 Articles

And Destroy: late night coffee, all day games

Full of large tables, couches and a bar, And Destroy Coffee & Gaming had its soft opening August 30, 2025, offering free drinks to...

Lessons Learned: A love letter to shared spaces

I grew up an only child, and it is safe to say that I came to college with a fear of shared spaces — communal bathrooms,...

Be Nice Have Fun says ‘bye for now’

Be Nice Have Fun closed its doors on York Boulevard March 22. Shop owner Destine Escobedo said even though the shop's brick-and-mortar store is closed,...

Small business association lights up York Boulevard

On York Boulevard, 40 shops formed the York Small Business Association to strengthen their positions as store owners in LA, member PJ Roden said. Roden...

APIDAA’s fiery welcome to the Year of the Horse

Occidental College Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Association (APIDAA) hosted their annual Lunar New Year celebration Feb. 19. Dina’s Dumpling and Stop Bye Cafe food trucks accompanied...

Opinion: Unrivaled league rivals WNBA

"Everyone Watches Women's Sports." Sure. As a female athlete, I've always paid attention to the sports I played, but I never really expanded beyond...

Eagle Rock Camera & Goods comes to the end of its roll

Eagle Rock Camera & Goods on Colorado Boulevard announced via Instagram that the camera store’s last day in business was Feb. 7. The post cited issues...

Local high school students participate in citywide protests

Eagle Rock High School (ERHS) was one of many LA Unified School District (LAUSD) schools that participated in a walkout Feb. 4 in response to...