This post was updated March 3 at 8:03 p.m. Labubus, low-rise jeans and Lady Gaga – these unrelated items have been labeled by social media users as recession indicators. Read more...
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January 15, 7:34 pm
Internships can kickstart careers, but also can create competitive culture
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 10:46 p.m. Many students are in the process of applying for summer internships. Over 66% of college students who graduated in 2024 participated in an internship during their collegiate years, an increase from previous recorded years, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Read more...
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September 21, 5:51 pm
Trump’s tariff policies expected to unequally affect lower-income households
President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are expected to increase the cost of everyday goods, impacting consumers differently based across socio-economic boundaries. Apr. 2, a day Trump declared “Liberation Day,” he announced his wide-scale reciprocal tariffs, setting a baseline tariff of 10% on all imported goods. Read more...
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June 8, 7:47 pm
Exploring costs of commencement for students, benefit for Westwood businesses
Commencement at UCLA brings many people together on campus to celebrate the graduating class – but it doesn’t come without a cost. While students and their families budget the cost of hospitality, travel and traditions ahead of graduation, businesses in Westwood may find opportunities during this time to boost profits. Read more...
Bruin Bucks, The Quad
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May 14, 10:44 pm
The changing landscape of Asian American businesses in the US
This post was updated May 15 at 10:43 p.m. Audri Chang’s curly, silver hair and thick, black glasses are unmistakable as the 71-year-old restaurant owner shuffles between rustic tables, balancing platters of steaming food and exchanging friendly small talk with customers. Read more...
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January 30, 6:50 pm
Amid Waymo’s rise in LA, experts consider positive and negative repercussions
This post was updated Jan. 31 at 12:32 p.m. Driverless taxis are no longer futuristic dreams for Angelenos. Autonomous ride-hailing platform Waymo launched to the Los Angeles public last November, deploying around 100 vehicles in a 79-square-mile area from Santa Monica to downtown. Read more...
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December 3, 5:37 pm
Arts and crafts popularity builds, offering entrepreneurial chances for students
This post was updated Jan. 16 at 10:07 p.m. The growing popularity of arts and crafts allows Bruins to reap the activities’ financial and emotional benefits. Read more...