We have all heard the saying that food is the key to the heart, but what about food as the key to one’s culture? For many Bruins with Asian heritage, cooking and eating food, especially with family, provides a connection to loved ones that transcends distance, overcomes language barriers and spans generations. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
Restrictions and guidelines due to recent global surges of COVID-19 pose new threats for Bruins eager to get out of the house and explore new places. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
While the end of the school year can be an exciting time for Bruin graduates entering the workforce, it also comes with much uncertainty as it rides on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
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The “new normal” of Zoom screens and mask-wearing has changed some students’ perspectives on relationships, mindfulness and priorities. Katie Kester, a second-year molecular, cell and developmental biology student, said the pandemic allowed her to learn how important it is to foster relationships with others. Read more...
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This post was updated May 26 at 12:40 p.m. Self-care nights, nature walks, cooking, journaling — all are potential ways to cleanse our minds and make us feel calm during periods of stress. Read more...
Photo: (Left to right: Courtesy of Anna Bradford, Courtesy of Christian Diaz)
Turning 18 years old is a milestone that brings exciting new possibilities, but none are as set in “skin” as tattoos. Tattoos have become increasingly common, especially among college-aged students. Read more...
Photo: For some Bruins, getting a tattoo feels like a natural transition from leaving home for college, where they no longer seek parental guidance. (Photos courtesy of McKenna Lah & Mary Tyler. Photo illustration by Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor & Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor.)
Eco-conscious shoppers may aim to shop ethically, but they can also quickly fall prey to the misleading marketing tactics of clothing companies that deliberately attempt to appeal to this new demographic. Read more...
Photo: Fashion retailers may be using deceptive marketing strategies to hide the detrimental environmental consequences and unethical labor practices used to produce their clothing. (Daily Bruin file photo)
