The summer is finally in full swing, meaning there’s also more time to engage in an activity often overlooked by busy students during the school year: picking up a good book or two. Read more...
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle, The Quad
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July 1, 5:00 pm
The Quad: ‘Black Christmas’ remake to regift feminism to horror genre 45 years later
Christmas came early this year – at least, if you’re a horror fan. ‘Tis the season for nostalgia, since early last month, two high-profile projects were unveiled. Read more...
Photo: The original “Black Christmas” movie was released one year after Roe v. Wade and included themes of female empowerment, a shift from traditional horror films. In light of recent “heartbeat” bill legislation, the remake of “Black Christmas” slated for release in December could serve as a reminder for women’s rights. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Campus, Lifestyle, Student Life
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June 24, 3:43 pm
The Quad: Centennial class seniors share best and worst experiences at UCLA
UCLA’s Centennial Celebration and the Class of 2019 share a few things in common: both come with milestones that call for remembrance. As UCLA rings in its 100th year, graduating seniors simultaneously look back on the highs and lows of their college experience. Read more...
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Lifestyle, Student Life
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June 4, 9:55 pm
Inner Peas: Ditch to-do lists and academic peer pressure to achieve goals, self-fulfillment
Late-night coffee sessions and a constantly looming sense of stress may seem synonymous with the college lifestyle – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Read more...
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Lifestyle
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May 31, 5:16 pm
Box Office: The history behind how studios choose when in the year to release movies
Hollywood’s a company town. It might be a cliche, but in this age of record-breaking box office hauls, it couldn’t ring truer. With every film around the corner a potential franchise, the box office has become a high-stakes chess game for studios; who gets a sequel, and who gets left in the dust? Read more...
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Lifestyle
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May 30, 9:05 pm
The Quad: Yerba mate came to California canned and commercialized, but has a storied history
It’s hard to believe yerba mate, cans of which many students chug to get through finals, is the subject of centuries-old South American legends. Mate is a caffeinated beverage made from dried leaves and twigs of the native South American yerba mate plant with hot water. Read more...
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Lifestyle, Student Life, Westwood
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May 21, 4:59 pm
The Quad: Why specialty coffee shops have bean on the rise, culture surrounding them
When I envision the perfect homework setup for a Sunday morning, I expect the typical lecture notes and essay outlines. But more than anything, I look forward to my oat milk latte at one of the many craft coffee spots in Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: With the rise of the craft coffee movement in Los Angeles, students are turning to specialty cafes like the new Upside Down shop in Westwood, an art, community and coffee space. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin)