Friday, June 20

The Quad: High school friendship can change, and that’s okay

When I went home this winter break my first thought was: I hate nostalgia. Borrowing Dennis Reynolds’ words from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” I hate nostalgia so powerfully that “the thunder of my vengeance will echo through these corridors like the gust of a thousand winds!” That’s an exaggeration, but watching this show, what struck me about the characters is that although they’re in their late 20’s or early 30’s, they all became friends in high school. Read more...

Photo: (Creative Commons photo by Tumisu via Pixabay)


The Quad: Keep to your healthier diet resolutions at these Westwood restaurants

It’s that time of year again. Lines for John Wooden Center’s ellipticals seem never ending, Whole Foods Market teems with determined customers carrying carts of protein and veggies and at least one person you’ve talked to has mentioned some sort of a new diet or cleanse. Read more...

Photo: Mesa Brazilian Eatery’s mesa bowls make for a healthy meal in Westwood. (Giselle Abcarian/Daily Bruin)



Throwback Thursday: Piterberg protests demonstrate student passion that dates back to 1987

It seems students and protests are like little kids and lollipops: The flavors keep changing, but you still can’t separate them. For the past week, students, intent on starting off winter quarter with a bang, have waged protests against the return of Gabriel Piterberg, a history professor accused of sexually harassing two graduate students. Read more...

Photo: (Daily Bruin archives)


The Quad: What it takes to be a UCLA EMT

From a cut on the finger to a cardiac arrest, the UCLA Emergency Medical Service is here to respond to medical aid calls both on campus and in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: UCLA EMS technicians undergo a rigorous training process in order to be prepared for a variety of emergency situations. (Belicia Tang/Daily Bruin)



The Quad: Money-saving tips for broke UCLA students

Now that it’s 2017, I guarantee many students have made the New Year’s resolution to save money. Am I right? Just trying to survive while also keeping up with the demands of attending UCLA, paying tuition and rent, staying above the curve and being a part of the Los Angeles/UCLA social scene seems unfeasible at times – especially when you have no meal plan, no consistent income or no trust fund. Read more...

Photo: (Creative Commons by Keoni Cabral via Flickr)



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