Six weeks ago, I publicly complained about the trials of living in North Village when I threw it back to the conception of the Hill as we know it today. Read more...
Photo: The Hill was praised in a 1999 Daily Bruin feature. (Daily Bruin archives)
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.
Academics, The Quad
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February 29, 4:56 pm
Lost in Boelter: Computer science demands perseverance more than perfection
Computer science is not for the faint-hearted. I learned that fact the hard way last week. I had been working on a major project for my computer science class for the past two weeks. Read more...
Photo: (Creative Commons photo by Aaron Jacobs via Flickr)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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February 29, 4:38 pm
Chris Campbell: Trump’s success is the result of Republican irresponsibility
I had the scariest dream last night. A major political party spent seven years feeding apocalyptic vitriol to their base of supporters until it ended up with half-baked reality TV star slash Looney Tunes villain as the odds-on favorite for its presidential nomination. Read more...
Photo: (Creative Commons photo by Gage Skidmore via Flickr)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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February 29, 3:59 pm
On returning home – Bruins deal with changing bedrooms
The old joke is that as soon as you leave for college, your parents will turn your room into a home office, home gym or even a home office and gym. Read more...
Photo: What you wish your bedroom would look like when you return home for break. (Creative Commons photo by William Hook via Flickr)
Arts, Lifestyle, The Quad
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February 28, 10:39 am
Second Take: Asian representation in Marvel universe shouldn’t hinge on Iron Fist
The wait is over – and boy, are there some disappointed people out there. On Thursday, Entertainment Weekly was first to report Marvel’s casting of Finn Jones (“Game of Thrones”) as Danny Rand, better known as his masked persona, Iron Fist. Read more...
Photo: Marvel recently cast a white actor to play Iron Fist in the forthcoming Netflix series, despite public demand for an Asian actor to play the superhero. (Courtesy of Marvel)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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February 26, 3:36 pm
Coffee Commentary: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Library full? Need a place to study? Get the ins and outs of LA's best study spots every week. Read more...
Campus, The Quad
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February 26, 3:34 pm
Superstition may be the way for UCLA students to ace that exam
As we wrap up midterm season and begin to dread finals week, I cannot help but wonder – would I really fail my classes if I touched the Inverted Fountain? Read more...
Photo: Some students believe that the Bruin Bear’s paw can play a hand in their academic success. (Daily Bruin file photo)