Here’s a badly kept secret: the 23,000-plus member Free & For Sale Facebook group is the real center of UCLA’s campus community. Daily Bruin Video set out to find out just how seriously Bruins take the sometimes weird and outlandish things posted on the page by advertising a giveaway of dollar bills. Read more...
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.
The Quad
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October 15, 4:18 pm
Throwback Thursday, Week 3: ‘The Jello President’
Whatever they are called – Washington outsiders, businesspeople, dark horses – Americans love the idea of politicians who clearly haven’t devoted their lives to being one. Read more...
Photo: So-called “political outsiders” have always been appealing candidates for those disaffected with politics as usual. (Daily Bruin archives)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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October 12, 2:02 pm
Three useful music apps that aren’t Spotify
Unlike music lovers of yore, today’s college students no longer have to rely on friends’ mixtapes, word-of-mouth or the radio to find new music, local concerts and other ways of filling their need for music. Read more...
Photo: Spotify is the juggernaut of music streaming apps, but there are great alternatives. (Creative Commons photo by Aurimas via Flickr)
The Quad
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October 9, 1:57 pm
Hash It Out: Episode 2
Digital Managing Editor Eldrin Masangkay and Social Media Director Francesca Manto are back again to discuss three trending hashtags from this past week. This week we talk about #StephGonnaSteph, #BadInventions and #Being13 This is a great listen for NBA Warriors fans or for those who just want to remember their early teen years. Read more...
Photo: (Kelly Brennan/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Quad
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October 8, 6:45 pm
Throwback Thursday, Week 2: ‘Frats’ and ‘brats’
It should surprise absolutely no one that Greek life – especially discussions of its merits or lack thereof – has always been a lightning rod for student controversy. Read more...
Photo: A student strongly disagrees with a Daily Bruin staff writer Donna Prokop’s depiction of fraternity rush. (Daily Bruin archives)
The Quad
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October 7, 1:43 pm
Hiatus Kaiyote brings its neo-soul to the El Rey Theatre
Neo-soul has returned with a futuristic twist and Hiatus Kaiyote is leading the movement. Hiatus Kaiyote, a quartet from Melbourne, Australia, played two sold-out shows in Los Angeles this past weekend as part of its world tour for its new album, “Choose Your Weapon.” To make matters more exciting, the group chose the El Rey Theatre, a decently sized venue lined with red carpet – yes, even on the walls – and intricate glass chandeliers. Read more...
Photo: Vocalist Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote playing the keyboard at the El Rey Theatre. (Julie Paik/Daily Bruin)
Academics, Opinion, The Quad
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October 7, 3:07 am
Two social movements your high school history textbook probably missed
Think back to your high school history textbooks and try to recall how much space publishers allocated to various social justice movements. Columnist Aram Ghoogasian argued that textbooks’ underrepresentation of different communities’ histories generates the misunderstanding efforts like the recently passed College of Letters and Science’s diversity requirement aims to remediate. Read more...