For decades, students have met their significant others through classes, clubs or mutual friends. However, things changed in 2020 because of COVID-19; many Bruins were not able to participate in the typical UCLA festivities for new students, such as Bruin Bash and the Enormous Activities Fair, at the start of their UCLA experiences. Read more...
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When Bruins wake up feeling frustrated about a bad hair day, they may wonder why they feel emotionally invested in their hair. Hair may feel personal because it is not only a prominent feature of an individual’s physical appearance, but it also ties people to their culture, religion or personal history. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is third-year psychology student Dawn Ikezue, who reflects on the connections hair can have with identity and history. (Courtesy of Jolyne Ikezue)
For some Bruins, freshman year of college may be full of excitement with new people, new places and an entirely new lifestyle. But for others, a certain feeling can trump others – homesickness. Read more...
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While living in typically mild-weathered southern California may reduce the severity of seasonal mood swings for Bruins, having this advantage may not be a reason to neglect the impact winter can have on mental, and even physical, health. Read more...
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This post was updated Feb. 9 at 9:44 p.m. As photo dumps and blurry candids begin to take the place of posed and filtered pictures, some Bruins may question what casual really means when it comes to social media. Read more...
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This post was updated Sept. 5 at 6:38 p.m. From the ears to the tongue to the navel, Bruins are indulging in piercings as a method of bodily self-expression. Read more...
Photo: Piercer EdD Herrera smiles to the side. Herrera works to create a safe and enjoyable experience for all his clients. (Courtesy of EdD Herrera)
As UCLA enters a new academic year, it comes time for many Bruins to trade in their dorm meal plans for the pots and pans of cooking in apartments. Read more...
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