While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Californians, health care access has come under the spotlight. As the state legislature failed to pass universal coverage for all Californians in a recent vote, UCLA students and faculty reflected on how the challenges of health care expansion continue to affect many across the state. 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 12, 3:41 pm
The Quad: Lack of undergraduate-focused business education proves challenging for Bruins
UCLA, the #1 public university in the nation, ranks in the top 10 for fields such as computer science and nursing, according to U.S. News. But what about areas outside of STEM? Read more...
Photo: Job recruitment can be tough for Bruins interested in business, especially when UCLA is a non-target school. Job fairs, mentorship and student-led communities can help Bruins navigate the business field. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Quad
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February 12, 2:04 pm
The Quad: World Cancer Day shines light on year-round support provided by UCLA organizations
World Cancer Day occurs every Feb. 4, but raising awareness for cancer research happens year-round, especially with several student-run organizations on campus. According to the CDC, more than 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer in the United States annually and it is the second leading cause of death, just behind heart disease. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations Director)
Student Life, The Quad, Westwood
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February 9, 9:19 pm
The Quad: Digging up construction noise’s consequences for students
Westwood is a bustling neighborhood frequented by UCLA students and Los Angeles residents alike, but a closer look at the beloved college town reveals one thing in particular: Westwood is a city under construction. Read more...
Photo: Westwood is a community under construction. Whether it’s from Metro construction or building new housing spaces, adverse noise can lead to negative impacts. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin staff)
Campus, Student Life, The Quad
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February 4, 10:48 pm
The Quad: UCLA Dining continues pursuing student-driven sustainability
As the pressure of environmental crises increases globally, institutions have taken it upon themselves to make efforts to increase their sustainability. One route many have chosen is the implementation of more sustainable dining practices. Read more...
Academics, Student Life, The Quad
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February 3, 5:51 pm
The Quad: Lesser-known factors that can contribute to retention of material
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 7:22 p.m. If you study underwater, take your test underwater. This was the discovery of a 1975 study from the British Journal of Psychology which concluded that divers who memorized words underwater recalled them better when tested underwater rather than on land. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations Director)
Academics, Student Life, The Quad
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January 26, 8:39 pm
The Quad: Bruins note pros, cons of pen-and-paper vs. digital note taking
Behind every muted Zoom profile is a student in lecture rapidly – or leisurely – taking notes. Note taking, for many, is done using modern technology. Read more...