Breast cancer researchers at UCLA saved thousands of lives by developing groundbreaking treatments and establishing a new paradigm in cancer research. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancerous cells result from genetic mutations to any of the body’s normally functioning cells, which cause these cells to grow and replicate continuously. 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.
Student Life, The Quad
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February 24, 9:17 am
The Quad: UCLA organizations maintain campus presence through student initiative, support
Ever wondered what it’s like to run an organization at college? While a handful of students may have experience with clubs, organizing and recruiting at the college level can be an entirely different feat. Read more...
Photo: CALPIRG (top) and the UCLA Debate Union (bottom) are examples of student-led clubs at UCLA. Many Bruin leaders said maintaining student-led clubs can be a challenging, but eventful experience. (Top to bottom: Courtesy of Zach Wong and Kathryn Gonzalez-Valle)
The Quad
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February 23, 10:13 pm
The Quad: Bruins work to build community, combat racism within medical field
This post was updated Feb. 24 at 12:07 a.m. According to a UCLA study, the proportion of Black physicians in the United States has increased by 4% over the past 120 years. Read more...
Photo: Ihuoma Kanu (left), Chidinma Ikonte (middle) and Tayloneei Jackson (right) are leading Bruins-for-health clubs and research on campus. The Quad hears from Black student leaders who share their thoughts on medical and health care experiences at UCLA and beyond. (From left to right: Courtesy of Ihuoma Kanu, Chidinma Ikonte and Tayloneei Jackson)
Academics, The Quad
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February 22, 6:28 pm
The Quad: Online schooling impacts students’ social-emotional learning in different ways
Parents, students and educators alike have expressed concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academics. However, the pandemic also exposed another crucial aspect of growth beyond academics: social-emotional learning. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
Campus, Student Life, The Quad
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February 18, 2:00 pm
The Quad: Students reflect on return to Hill during winter quarter
With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic into the 2022 school year, students living on the Hill are experiencing a unique year of dorm life. Despite classes switching between in-person to online and changes in housing contracts, the Hill remains intact through it all. Read more...
Photo: (Jade Ichimura/Daily Bruin)
Graphics, The Bruin Gastronomer, The Quad
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February 17, 8:25 pm
The Bruin Gastronomer: Peanut butter toast
The Quad
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February 17, 5:11 pm
The Quad: Bruins find raw stories in history of fading denim
Looking around the Los Angeles community and on campus, it’s apparent that most people own at least one pair of jeans. Most of the denim sold today is pre-washed and pre-distressed or artificially faded through methods like tumbling jeans with rocks after they’ve been cut and sewn. Read more...
Photo: From ripped jeans to bell-bottoms, the use of denim serves as a staple fashion piece. But raw denim – denim prior to any washing or distressing – is something many jean-wearers appreciate the most. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)