Standardized tests have been a cornerstone of college applications since the 1900s, but over the past few years, more and more institutions are allowing applicants to opt out of them and direct their efforts elsewhere. Read more...
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Lifestyle, The Quad
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March 12, 1:31 pm
The Quad: History of daylight saving, how changing time policies could affect California
On top of finals, papers and the looming sense of anxiety that come with the end of the quarter, the last thing I needed this weekend was to lose an hour of sleep Sunday morning. Read more...
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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March 11, 2:54 pm
The Quad: A guide to pre-workout supplements and how they can enhance your workout
Bodybuilders from the 60’s through the early 80’s would drink a cup of coffee before heading to the gym to get a little pre-workout boost of energy. Read more...
Lifestyle, Student Life
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March 8, 4:11 pm
The Quad: Exploring the rise of California’s multibillion-dollar craft beer industry
California’s in the middle of a beer boom. Gone are the days when Pabst Blue Ribbon, Budweiser and other cheap, mass-produced beers were the only brews on shelves – craft beer and the movement surrounding it are here to stay. Read more...
Photo: With the recent opening of the microbrewery at Broxton, the craft beer movement has finally made its way to Westwood. Here, the Daily Bruin’s Alexandra Bell explores the history of the trendy movement and how it wound up in our college town. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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March 5, 3:01 pm
The Quad: Culture surrounding popularity of posting about traveling on social media
The time has come to book our spring break trips, which means I’ll soon engage in a game of Where’s Waldo? on my Instagram feed, working out who is lounging on a remote beach, afoot European streets or hiking steep mountain ranges. Read more...
Photo: (Cody Wilson/Daily Bruin)
Lifestyle, Student Life
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February 26, 4:33 pm
Inner Peas: Overcoming gymtimidation, positive impact of regular exercise on mental health
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...
Photo: (Michelle Fu/Daily Bruin)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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February 18, 8:41 pm
The Quad: Jump scares are maligned as a horror crutch, but film history gives a fuller picture
Life after a horror movie is an exercise in paranoia. Grabbing a late night snack? Michael Myers is hiding in your pantry. Lying in bed checking your phone? Read more...
Photo: (Michelle Fu/Daily Bruin)