It’s that time of the year again. The flowers are blooming and there is a palatable buzz of excitement among newly anointed Bruins and current quarter-wearied Bruins alike. Read more...
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May 16, 5:29 pm
The Quad: Examining the growing trend of hammock use at UCLA
As summer approaches and the weather starts to get warmer and sunnier, students are bringing out their hammocks to relax on campus, especially on the grass by Janss steps. Read more...
Photo: Hammocks on the grass near the Janss steps are an increasingly common sight this spring quarter. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin staff)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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May 16, 4:43 pm
The Quad: Students share thoughts on message, impact of show ’13 Reasons Why’
As my postmidterm self sits here bingewatching the last episode of “13 Reasons Why,” I can’t help but feel conflicted. For those of you that aren’t familiar with the show, its storyline revolves around Hannah Baker, a high schooler who commits suicide. Read more...
Photo: “13 Reasons Why” has attracted both acclaim and criticism for its portrayal of teen suicide.(Courtesy of Beth Dubber/Netflix)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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May 10, 4:00 pm
The Quad: Students learn from older adults through volunteer programs
If you know me, then you know my favorite person is my grandma. She is my best friend, and even though she’s thousands of miles away, I never hesitate to wake her up at 3 a.m. Read more...
Photo: Seniors and UCLA students help each other through Music Mends Minds.
Lifestyle, The Quad
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May 8, 1:35 pm
The Quad: Hollywood should focus on creativity in film over expanding franchises
As many Bruins seek refuge from midterm season, many will head into Westwood to see a film to blow off steam. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Read more...
Photo: “The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” – a sequel – graced Westwood’s theaters just after “Fate of the Furious” – another sequel. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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May 3, 5:06 pm
The Quad: Understanding ‘Asian glow’ and how to counteract it
“Why are you so red?” If I had a dollar for every time I got asked that question on Thursday nights, I probably wouldn’t have to worry about my post-college debt. Read more...
Photo: Pepcid and Zantac are often used to combat alcohol flushing, but may have unintended side effects. (Creative Commons photo by Canned Muffins via Flickr)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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May 3, 4:23 pm
The Quad: How students can afford festival season without breaking the bank
UCLA students have the world at their fingertips – if desired, students can attend concerts, festivals, and other pop culture extravaganzas that happen in and around the Los Angeles area or beyond. Read more...
Photo: Affording festivals like Coachella can be difficult with tickets starting at a couple hundred dollars each. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)