This post was updated Feb. 14 at 8:25 p.m. Graduate student teaching assistants across the University of California participated in the largest strike of university academic employees in United States history in November. Read more...
Photo: Union members protest at Bruin Plaza. Graduate and undergraduate students reflected on the aftermath of the protests and the University of California academic worker strike. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 7 at 8:22 p.m. While college is a place for students to learn to live and study more independently than ever before, this newfound independence can also be a source of stress. Read more...
Photo: (From left to right: Courtesy of Issa Aboudi, Courtesy of Isaac Wetzel, Courtesy of Deborah Cartright)
With brick-laden architecture, stunning hills and a sunny atmosphere, UCLA boasts a beautiful campus and scenery — but what mechanisms are in place to protect this beloved environment? Read more...
Photo: (Nikole Liang/Daily Bruin)
Every Nov. 15 the United States celebrates America Recycles Day in order to bring more awareness to recycling and promote sustainability. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the idea originated in Texas in 1994 and was proposed at the National Recycling Coalition’s congress, officially becoming America Recycles Day in 1997. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is a recycling bin. Student organizations have promoted recycling efforts on campus. (Patrick Shao/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Oct. 18 at 8:23 p.m. Investing in the stock market is becoming more accessible to the average person, including many Bruins. Garrett Roach, a second-year business economics student, said he invests in the public stock market through a number of digital platforms including Robinhood, Public and Webull. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is a computer displaying stocks. Investing is more accessible to Bruins now, especially amidst the rise of online investing platforms. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)
Jamba by Blendid and Epicuria at Ackerman opened this summer at Ackerman Union. Jamba by Blendid is a fully autonomous operating robot extension of Jamba, while Epicuria at Ackerman is a satellite restaurant of the Mediterranean-themed dining hall Epicuria at Covel that opened last fall. Read more...
Photo: A sign from Epicuria at Ackerman (left) and smoothie from Blendid by Jamba (right) are pictured. Bruins voiced excitement over the two new offerings at Ackerman Union. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)
Discovering unique means of self-expression is often a central experience for Bruins. Some students utilize art in particular as a form of stress relief, a step to launching their own businesses or a way to channel their personal passions into tangible creations.s Regardless of how long they have been creating art or what medium they prefer to use, many Bruin creatives have a unique and special relationship with art. Read more...
Photo: Student creators Sakina Rashid, Noora Mojaddedi, and Desirae Barragan reflect on how art has played a role in their lives. (Left to right: Courtesy of Munira Rashid, courtesy of Maleha Mojaddidi, courtesy of Edgar Barragan)
