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
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)
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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February 14, 2:47 pm
The Quad: Self-discovery as important as a relationship on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day – the holiday of handwritten notes, gigantic teddy bears, and undying companionship – has arrived. For all the single students out there, Valentine’s Day might just feel like another day of feeling alone. Read more...
Photo: (Bridgette Baron/Daily Bruin)
Lifestyle, Student Life
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February 5, 6:06 pm
The Quad: Origins of Lunar New Year, how history has affected traditions
February usually comes right at the height of midterm season. But for some, the month rings in one of the most culturally significant holidays: the Lunar New Year. Read more...
Photo: (Nicole Anisgard Parra/Daily Bruin)