Thursday, June 19

The Quad: Clickbait isn’t new – tips for spotting fake/sensational news

“FAKE NEWS – A TOTAL POLITICAL WITCH HUNT!” I don’t even have to say a name for his face to pop into your head. Trump’s tweets are charged with a certain degree of ignorance and anger that makes it difficult to mistake them for anyone else’s. Read more...

Photo: Headlines are designed to grab attention, but they can lose complete accuracy in the process. (Creative Commons photo by Sollok29 via Wikimedia Commons)


The Quad: Rethinking our attitudes toward the word ‘virginity’

Today is Feb. 14 and though I’m sure the number one V-word that’s on everyone’s mind is Valentine, I would like to redirect everyone’s attention to another word that needs to be revalued: virginity. Read more...

Photo: Virginity is contextual and not tied to heterosexual intercourse, as explored in three of the stories portrayed in V-Day Coalition’s Lips. (Daily Bruin file photo)



The Quad: Galentine’s over Valentine’s

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, people are scrambling to make plans with their significant others to celebrate the day of romance. However, another popular celebration is Galentine’s Day, a day devoted to celebrating female friendships. Read more...

Photo: (Creative Commons photo by Lake Tahoe South Shore Nightlife via Flickr)



The Quad: Places in LA to enjoy Valentine’s Day, whether taken or not

Valentine’s Day: Just its mention calls to mind a day of togetherness, a celebration of love. According one legend, among many more, Valentine’s Day originated centuries ago as a day to honor a saint named Valentinus, who, during his imprisonment, fell in love with the jailer’s daughter, and before his death wrote her a letter signed, “Your Valentine.” Since then, it has evolved into an occasion where couples express their love for one another by offering flowers, gifts, chocolates or greeting cards. Read more...

Photo: (Public Domain photo via Good Free Photos)


The Quad: Ditch the Valentine’s Day set menu for a set meal ticket at Trois Mec

Like most American holidays, Valentine’s Day has morphed into a commercial nightmare, encouraging the purchasing of over-the-top gifts and unnecessary merchandise to prove one’s love for a significant other. Read more...

Photo: Dry aged ribeye with birria sauce and carrots beat a regular steak and mashed potato set menu any day of the year. (Giselle Abcarian/Daily Bruin)



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