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.
Bits of change Computer science is a changing landscape. The truths and limitations of today may not necessarily hold for the next. The rate at which new innovations in computer science are developed is dizzying, and this is an exciting yet somewhat humbling fact. Read more...
Photo: (Creative commons photo by christiaan_008 via Flickr)
If you regularly pay 50 cents for soy or almond milk at Kerckhoff Coffee House to avoid the discomfort of consuming dairy products, you are not alone. Read more...
Photo: A sizable portion of the student population is lactase non-persistent. People without noticeable symptoms may not even consider themselves lactose intolerant, though. (visualhunt.com)
For some lucky high school seniors, the impending May 1 deadline that is national college decision day will be a decision between UCLA, UC Berkeley and other top schools. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo, Creative Commons photo by Fred von Lohmann via Flickr)
UCLA’s campus is a bit of a trek from the Hill, where many students live. We tested out several methods of personal transportation and weighed the pros and cons of each. Read more...
If your Tuesday was too busy this week, you might have missed the announcement of a new soccer-specific stadium where the North Athletic Field is now. Read more...
Photo: The North Athletic Field is currently used for UCLA sports teams, intramural and club sports alike. Pictured: an exhibition soccer match from last fall. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)
As students, it is almost a given that we find innovative new ways of making our lives more manageable. However, as easy and useful as these “hacks” may seem on Pinterest or Buzzfeed, where they seem to grow exponentially, reality doesn’t always match up. Read more...
Photo: “Life hack” articles are a genre unto itself. (Google Images)
During finals week of winter quarter, I attended an academic conference, and you should too. Read more...
Photo: Take a seat.
