This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed. Read more...
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For many students, summertime marks a season of ditching the books and putting the library on hold. It’s a time when Bruins can focus on other activities, such as lounging in the sun, picking up a new hobby or hanging out with friends. Read more...
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This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed. Read more...
Photo: (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff and Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
In the wake of the nationwide admissions scandal a few weeks ago, it seemed like everyone had something to say. The internet and social media were abuzz with angry tweets, crafty memes and official statements from universities and their athletic programs across the country. Read more...
Photo: In the midst of Facebook memes and angry tweets, it was hard to keep up with every little detail surrounding the latest college admissions scandal at UCLA and across the country. Here, the Daily Bruin’s Olivia Fitzmorris gives a recap of what exactly happened and the implications it has for the university. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)
According to Business Insider, the most effective music to listen to while studying lacks lyrics, features sounds of nature or has a specific tempo. In general, music is a great way to get through repetitive and mindless tasks, like completing a problem set you already know how to do or memorizing important dates. Read more...
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Failure is a word that is as vague as it is terrifying. According to an article in Psychology Today, the fear of failure is defined as “the emotional, cognitive and behavioral reaction to the negative consequences you anticipate for failing to achieve a goal.” The article also lists several reasons for why we fear failure. Read more...
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The kilogram finally has a precise meaning despite defying a rigorous definition for over a century. Delegates of the General Conference on Weights and Measures unanimously voted Nov. Read more...
