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.
Studying abroad is often seen as an educational excuse to live in another country. However, beyond the novel appeal of living abroad, there is also compelling evidence that studying abroad can actually help develop useful academic, professional and even personal skills. Read more...
Photo: (Harish Balasubramani/Illustrations director)
Our recent complaints of increasing enrollment echo issues in decades past Read more...
Photo: Other logistical issues once plagued students that have now been solved by large-scale online textbook retailers like Amazon. (Daily Bruin archives)
Every campus has long-standing traditions that make attending that school a unique experience. Make sure to try some of the activities on our bucket list so you don’t miss out on what UCLA has to offer. Read more...
Photo: Make your time at UCLA count with the activities on our bucket list, such as visiting the Getty Center. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Pedicabs once roamed the streets of Westwood Village, and you can catch them now by the beach in Santa Monica Read more...
Photo: Back in the ’80s, this could’ve been your sweet ride down Westwood Boulevard. (Creative Commons photo by Umberto Brayj via Flickr)
The last time I sat in a chair for two hours waiting for my name to be called was at my middle school graduation. But for UCLA students 35 years ago, that was a regular occasion when signing up for classes. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin archives)
UCLA football is playing BYU on Saturday, and BYU’s starting quarterback is named Taysom Hill, and he’s 26 years old. UCLA’s student section – fresh off the high of becoming the first Twitter-verified student section in the country – decided to spend the week roasting Hill for being old by using the hashtag #YoungerThanTaysomHill. Read more...
Photo: This is what Goodyear blimps looked like when Taysom Hill was born. (Creative Commons photo by Tequask via Wikimedia)
UCLA may have some of the best dining hall options in the country, but even green tea soft serve and Bruin Plate’s chocolate bites can get old. Read more...
