Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is a time of prayer, community and reflection. But with a recent rise in Islamophobia-fueled hate crimes, the observance of the holy month has become a bit more complicated. Read more...

Photo: This year, the holy month of Ramadan takes place from May 6 to June 4. In the wake of rising Islamophobia throughout the nation, as well as recent hate crimes and high-profile attacks on places of worship, many mosques have had to increase their security, even during the sacred time of worship. (Daily Bruin file photo)

If the first thing you did when you woke up this morning was check your phone, you’re not alone. Nearly 70% of smartphone users begin using their devices within 15 minutes of their alarm going off. Read more...

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It’s safe to say that popular news outlets like The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal each publish more than 230 stories a day. Read more...

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