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.
“What career do you want to pursue?” I’ve had my fair share of being on the receiving end of that question. But of all my countless encounters with it, one incident in particular stands out in mind. Read more...
Photo: Long lines at a computer science job fair at UCLA. (Keshav Tadimeti/Daily Bruin)
UCLA men’s tennis star Mackie McDonald rarely shows emotion. Down, up, ranked, unranked, the junior plays every point the same. His robotic tenacity makes him one of the best, if not the best, collegiate tennis players in the country. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)
I never thought I’d say this, but I’ve come to appreciate icebreakers. Back as a first-year student, I dragged my feet doing icebreakers with my RA in the lounge. Read more...
Photo: Icebreakers can be a social lubricant that eases members into group situations. (Creative Commons photo by Christopher.Michel via Flickr)
As forward-thinking we millennials seem to be, there sure is a lot of looking back. The release of “Fuller House” is a perfect example that nostalgia just isn’t what it used to be. Read more...
Photo: Marketers have caught to a resurgent interest in the past. (Creative Commons photo by Brent Moore via Flickr)
The line is blurry, but cultures can be appreciated rather than appropriated – and sometimes, claims of appropriation are overblown. Read more...
Photo: Beyonce’s appearance in a recent music video for the Coldplay song “Hymn For the Weekend,” which is set in India, has been criticized for appropriating cultural practices native to the area. (YouTube screen shot)
Library full? Need a place to study? Get the ins and outs of LA's best study spots every week. Read more...
Public criticism of where the rich donate won’t change the fate of schools that need funding. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s Westwood Playhouse changed its name to Geffen Playhouse after a $10 million donation by the billionaire philanthropist. (Wikipedia Creative Commons)
