I am a black girl who loves her giant box braids. Recently, I was invited to a conference for one of the largest accounting firms in the world. Read more...
Photo: (Anh-Vy Pham/Daily Bruin contributor)
Royce Quad was once an epicenter of student life at UCLA. Now, in the digital age, the Quad is an attempt to recreate these discussion spaces online. Come to the Quad for analysis, explanation and student narratives about life on and off campus, within and without Westwood.
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January 18, 9:50 pm
Throwback Thursday: Regents fire UC president, UCLA students dissent
University of California President Janet Napolitano’s job is safe for now, even after calls for her resignation last year. But 51 years ago, one UC president wasn’t so lucky with California politics. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin archives)
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January 11, 2:03 pm
Throwback Thursday: Former graduate student fined, jailed for ignoring 65 parking tickets
When I was a high school student interning at UCSD’s San Diego Supercomputer Center, my biggest expenses were gas and parking tickets. Something tells me UCLA’s commuters are spending most of their money on the same things. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin archives)
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December 7, 5:41 pm
The Quad: Students use Facebook memes to respond to Skirball fire
“UCLA Memes for Sick AF Tweens” is known for its commentary on campus events, and the Skirball fire proved to be no exception. While some students took to drafting petitions and posting angry status updates to voice their concerns over how UCLA handled the situation, others turned to the Facebook community to comment on the fire. Read more...
Photo: (UCLA Memes for Sick AF Tweens)
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December 6, 2:23 pm
The Quad: UCLA administration’s response to fire sparks student reaction
UCLA canceled Wednesday afternoon classes because the Skirball fire near campus made it difficult for some students and faculty to commute. An early Bruin Alert said students should consult their instructors as to whether to attend classes. Read more...
Lifestyle, The Quad
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November 30, 5:00 pm
Throwback Thursday: Arthur Ashe’s AIDS admission and the implications of his unwillingness
Throwback Thursdays are our chance to reflect on past events on or near campus and relate them to the present day. Each week, we showcase and analyze an old article from the Daily Bruin archives in an effort to chronicle the campus’ history. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin archives)
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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November 22, 4:55 pm
The Quad: A guide to Friendsgiving
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the short Thanksgiving break offers students a chance to rest, relax or catch up on studying before tackling the last few weeks of school. Read more...
Photo: (Creative Commons photo by Element5Digital via Pixabay)