This post was updated May 23 at 9:53 p.m. Did you know books can be used for more than decoration on your TV stand or to steady your wobbly dining table? Read more...
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April 11, 5:28 pm
The Quad: UCLA professors, students discuss the consequences of mass consumption
Although it was popular before COVID-19, the rise of online shopping has only accelerated as more people stayed home during the pandemic. According to a study by McKinsey & Company, e-commerce sales rise by about 35% every year. Read more...
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Campus, Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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March 19, 2:42 pm
The Quad: After spending a year interacting with peers online, Bruins are looking for love
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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Lifestyle, The Quad
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March 9, 2:49 pm
The Quad: Bruins discuss importance of embracing unique hair types
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)
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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March 3, 3:45 pm
The Quad: Bruins navigate homesickness, growing pains and culture shock at UCLA
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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Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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February 18, 5:34 pm
Seasonal Affective Disorder, winter fatigue affects Bruins
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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Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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February 9, 12:18 pm
The Quad: What happens when social media becomes ‘candid,’ how do users respond and change?
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...
Photo: (Anna Richardson/Daily Bruin)