Winter quarter can be a rough time for many Bruins. With the cloudy skies, heavy rain and overall gloomy days, the poor weather may take a toll on students’ mental health and ability to thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Read more...

Photo: Students clutch their umbrellas as they walk on campus during a rainstorm last year. With the prospect of colder and wetter winters in Los Angeles on the horizon, Bruins can act to mitigate the effects of seasonal affective disorder. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)