Turning 18 years old is a milestone that brings exciting new possibilities, but none are as set in “skin” as tattoos. Tattoos have become increasingly common, especially among college-aged students. Read more...
Photo: For some Bruins, getting a tattoo feels like a natural transition from leaving home for college, where they no longer seek parental guidance. (Photos courtesy of McKenna Lah & Mary Tyler. Photo illustration by Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor & Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor.)
Eco-conscious shoppers may aim to shop ethically, but they can also quickly fall prey to the misleading marketing tactics of clothing companies that deliberately attempt to appeal to this new demographic. Read more...
Photo: Fashion retailers may be using deceptive marketing strategies to hide the detrimental environmental consequences and unethical labor practices used to produce their clothing. (Daily Bruin file photo)
At the age of 10, a red KitchenAid stand mixer and a bundle of baking ingredients was all I needed to whip up a sweet concoction for my family and friends. Read more...
Photo: A recent study showed many subsistence activities, such as baking, rose significantly during the pandemic. (Photo by Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff. Photo illustration by Jaelen Cruz/Daily Bruin)
There is no possible way the world is going to survive 2021, or at least, that’s what my Facebook feed wants me to think. The last year felt like one bad event after another, and society had nonstop access to the news all year long. Read more...
Photo: Students and psychologists have said that too much news consumption can lead to feelings of distress. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
A majority of American adults have exercised civic activism through social media in various ways, according to a Pew Research Center report. Recently, social media has found itself increasingly marked by a new form of political activism: aesthetically pleasing slideshows and infographics. Read more...
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To deactivate or not to deactivate? That is the question. For the longest time, I saw social media as this vapid, soul-sucking creature. What could I possibly stand to gain from botox-filled Instagram posts and politically-incorrect Twitter headlines? Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Shue-Lih Ko/Daily Bruin)
