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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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)
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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Jenn Nguyen used to keep all of her school assignments, letting them pile up and accumulate dust at home. When she came to UCLA, the first-year psychology student began using organization expert Marie Kondo’s decluttering methods to spruce up her room and get tidier – and get rid of all those dusty papers. Read more...
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